Fort Cronkhite, Anti-Aircraft Battery No. 1, Director Pit, Wolf Ridge,...
Survey number: HAER CA-134-1-B Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamilton Field, Electric Facility Type A, East of Nave Drive, Novato, ...
Significance: Ten of these electric switch stations and transformer vaults were constructed during the initial phase of base build up and were essential components to base operations. Four were added to the ba... More
Hamilton Field, Quartermaster's Garage, Second Street, northeast of Es...
Significance: This building is stylistically reminiscent of stables constructed by the U.S. Cavalry at earlier military reservations throughout the West, which were in turn inspired by the stable architecture o... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Theater, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mou...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-I Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Hamilton Field, Sewage Pumping Station, East of San Pablo Avenue & Han...
Significance: The sewage pumping station, designed by the Quartermaster General's Office, is both architecturally significant and an essential element of base operations. The base sewage facilities at this loc... More
Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, CA
Complex has a fog building. Survey number: HABS CA-2250 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 91001100
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type D, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type D Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Forts Baker-Barry Tunnel, Under Lime Point Ridge on Bunker Road, Sausa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fort Baker, Storehouse, Near intersection of Breitung & Satterlee Road...
Significance: Building FB-570 is significant as a relatively unmodified example of a Theatre of Operations 700 (T.O. 700) Series Storehouse (Type WH-A-T) built in 1942 as part of the mobilization effort for Wor... More
Hamilton Field, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Entrance Bridges, Main Entrance Road east of Nave Driv...
Significance: The double entrance bridges flank the location of the original security gate at Hamilton, and were an important feature of the landscaped entrance configuration at the base throughout the period o... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type B1, Sunset Drive, Nova...
Significance: The Type B1 Company Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with all th... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type C, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type C Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Air Corps Dormitories, Fifth & Sixth Streets between E...
Significance: Prior to World War II, the permanent dormitories or barracks housed airmen and other enlisted men. During the War, they were used as additional quarters and headquarters facilities for non-commis... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type H2, Buena Vista, Novat...
Significance: The Type H Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Camp Reynolds, Band Master's Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel ...
Significance: Camp Reynolds was established on Angel Island in 1863 to enhance the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. In 1866 Camp Reynolds became the army's general depot for receivin... More
Hamilton Field, Pool Water Treatment Plant, South of Hospital Drive, N...
Significance: The building is significant as an example of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Consolidated Open Mess, East Ridgecrest...
Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Barry, Bonita Ridge Access Road, Retaining Wall, Point Bonita, Ma...
Significance: The Retaining Wall is important for its support role in the seacoast defenses of the San Francisco Bay. It is a contributing element to the Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite National Register Hist... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Bachelor Airmen Quarters, East Ridgecre...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-L Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain photograph of library hall, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamilton Field, Fire Station & Guard House, Southwest corner of Sevent...
Significance: The base Fire Station and Guard House initially provided fire rescue service to the entire base and air field and had a guard house with cells in the rear. During the 1950s, the interior was conv... More
Hamilton Field, Fire Station & Guard House, Southwest corner of Sevent...
Significance: The base Fire Station and Guard House initially provided fire rescue service to the entire base and air field and had a guard house with cells in the rear. During the 1950s, the interior was conv... More
Camp Reynolds, Hospital, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin ...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Camp Reynolds, Hospital, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin ...
Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lime Kiln, State Highway 1, Olema, Marin County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1437 Public domain photograph - California, ruins, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mission San Rafael Archangel, San Rafael, Marin County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1131 Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort Baker, Garage, Umia Street parking lot, Sausalito, Marin County, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a great depression era, migrant workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Novat...
Significance: The Type A Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with a... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Novat...
Significance: The Type A Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The homes were equipped with a... More
Camp Reynolds, Quartermaster Storehouse, Angel Island State Park, Ange...
Significance: The Quartermaster Storehouse is a remarkably intact example of army storehouse construction from the first decade of the twentieth century. Built as a storehouse for the Signal Corps at Camp Reyn... More
Camp Reynolds, Quartermaster Storehouse, Angel Island State Park, Ange...
Significance: The Quartermaster Storehouse is a remarkably intact example of army storehouse construction from the first decade of the twentieth century. Built as a storehouse for the Signal Corps at Camp Reyn... More
Camp Reynolds, Quartermaster Storehouse, Angel Island State Park, Ange...
Significance: The Quartermaster Storehouse is a remarkably intact example of army storehouse construction from the first decade of the twentieth century. Built as a storehouse for the Signal Corps at Camp Reyn... More
Camp Reynolds, Quartermaster Storehouse, Angel Island State Park, Ange...
Significance: The Quartermaster Storehouse is a remarkably intact example of army storehouse construction from the first decade of the twentieth century. Built as a storehouse for the Signal Corps at Camp Reyn... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type C, Second Street, Novato, Marin County,...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type D, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin Co...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type D, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin Co...
Significance: The buildings are significant as examples of the application of an important architectural trend (Spanish Colonial Revival) adapted to reflect California's mission heritage in a dramatic departure... More
Fort Baker, Building No. 689, Breitung Road, in main cantonment, at ea...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
Olompali State Historic Park, Mary Burdell Garden, U.S. Highway 101, N...
Significance: The Mary Burdell Victorian Garden is a notable example of formal Victorian garden design. It represents the distinctive characteristics and aesthetics advocated by garden designers and horticultur... More
Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...
Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Administration Building, East Ridgecres...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-H Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Marconi Radio Sites, Transmitting, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-311-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 100002108
Marconi Radio Sites, Transmitting, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-311-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 100002108
Marconi Radio Sites, Transmitting, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, ...
Survey number: HAER CA-311-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 100002108
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA
Significance: Hamilton Field was constructed as a bombardment base for the 1st Wing of the Air Force, one of only three wings in the nation. Conceived at a time when aviation was rapidly developing, the base w... More
Hamilton Field, Small Arms Ammunition Storage, Southeast of Caliente R...
Significance: Facility No. 191, designed as a small arms ammunition storage facility, represents a type of defense structure unique to early air bases; later bases relied on underground earthen storage faciliti... More
Novato, California. Portuguese-Americans at the Festival of the Holy G...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Queen of the Festival of the Holy Ghost. Novato, California
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Mrs. Evelyn Hauser, Red Corss nurse, prepares a volunteer blood donor ...
Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Blood donors at San Quentin prison, California
Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Muir Woods National Monument, located on the Pacific coast of southwes...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
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[View of Golden Gate Bridge and Marin County from Angel Island. Califo...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Pr... More
Hamilton Field, Rock Retaining Walls, Various locations in housing & h...
Significance: The rock retaining walls are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The rock terracing a... More
Hamilton Field, Hangar No. 9 & Air Corps Shop, Northwest end of Hangar...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Hamilton Field, Hangar No. 9 & Air Corps Shop, Northwest end of Hangar...
Public domain photograph of a shop, shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fort McDowell, Post Exchange, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, M...
Significance: The Post Exchange at Fort McDowell was part of a major building campaign during 1910-14 to create permanent improved facilities at the Depot of recruits and Casuals, later known as the East Garris... More
Fort McDowell, Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Hamilton Field, Non-Commissioned Officers' Club, Intersection of Palm ...
Significance: The NCO Club and mess hall was the scene of much of the social activity on base for a great number of its residents. The dining hall facilities, card rooms, dance floor, and band stand were on th... More
Hamilton Field, Non-Commissioned Officers' Club, Intersection of Palm ...
Significance: The NCO Club and mess hall was the scene of much of the social activity on base for a great number of its residents. The dining hall facilities, card rooms, dance floor, and band stand were on th... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Operations Building & Annex, East Ridge...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-Z Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Operations Building & Annex, East Ridge...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-Z Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
St. Catherine's Academy, 1520 Grande Avenue, San Rafael, Marin County,...
Significance: Considered "one of the most impressive structures in all Marin county," the Dominican Convent Motherhouse is significant for its historical associations to California's settlement period, through ... More
St. Catherine's Academy, 1520 Grande Avenue, San Rafael, Marin County,...
Significance: Considered "one of the most impressive structures in all Marin county," the Dominican Convent Motherhouse is significant for its historical associations to California's settlement period, through ... More
Fort McDowell, Chapel, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin Co...
Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Storage Shed & Tank, East Ridgecrest Bo...
Public domain photograph of a storage tank, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamilton Field, Field Officers' Quarters Type A, Sunset Drive, Las Lom...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Catherine's Academy, St. Thomas Hall, 1520 Grand Avenue, San Rafae...
Significance: St. Thomas Hall was the second significant building built by the Sisters of St. Dominic at their San Rafael Convent/Campus. It was built in 1912 as a Secondary School and Boarding facility. At l... More
Camp Reynolds, Chapel, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin Co...
Significance: Camp Reynolds was established on Angel Island in 1863 to enhance the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. In 1866 Camp Reynolds became the army's general depot for receivin... More
Hamilton Field, War Department Theater, Between Main Entrance Road & N...
Significance: The Base Theater was constructed in 1938, as funding gradually became available to complete the permanent post construction. It occupies a prominent position in the base plan and is an excellent ... More
Hamilton Field, War Department Theater, Between Main Entrance Road & N...
Significance: The Base Theater was constructed in 1938, as funding gradually became available to complete the permanent post construction. It occupies a prominent position in the base plan and is an excellent ... More
Hamilton Field, Maintenance Hangars, Hangar Avenue between Sixth Stree...
Significance: The air field double hangars were used for storage and maintenance of aircraft of all types. Each hangar was capable of housing 20 planes. During the war the hangars were painted in camouflage t... More
Fort McDowell, Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State...
Significance: Building No. 34-35 was built to house two non-commissioned officers and their families at the East Garrison of Fort McDowell. This wood frame dwelling was built after the major concrete building ... More
Fort McDowell, Finance & Signal Office, Angel Island State Park, Angel...
Significance: World War I strained the facilities in the concrete buildings constructed during the 1910-14 building campaign. The Finance and Signal Building is a surviving example of wood construction used to... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Radar Domes, East Ridgecrest Boulevard,...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-Y Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, Mount Tamalp...
Significance: Mill Valley Air Force Station (MVAFS) played a significant role in the United States Air Defense system during the period of the Cold War. The threat of Soviet nuclear and air force power warrant... More
Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, CA
Complex has a fog building. Survey number: HABS CA-2250 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 91001100
Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, CA
Complex has a fog building. Survey number: HABS CA-2250 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 91001100
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type D, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type D Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type D, South Oakwood Drive...
Significance: The Type D Company Officers' Quarters (COQ) are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped wit... More
Forts Baker-Barry Tunnel, Under Lime Point Ridge on Bunker Road, Sausa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Hamilton Field, Amphitheater, North Oakland Drive near East Hospital D...
Significance: The stone and concrete amphitheater was constructed as part of the initial base landscaping. Its proximity to the enlisted personnel swimming pool and tennis courts suggest that it was intended t... More
Fort Baker, Storehouse, Near intersection of Breitung & Satterlee Road...
Significance: Building FB-570 is significant as a relatively unmodified example of a Theatre of Operations 700 (T.O. 700) Series Storehouse (Type WH-A-T) built in 1942 as part of the mobilization effort for Wor... More