Fort McDowell, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin County, CA
Significance: The growth of the U.S. military in the early twentieth century precipitated expansion of the Army presence on Angel Island. After nearly forty years of maintaining a modest Army installation at C... More
Fort McDowell, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin County, CA
Significance: The growth of the U.S. military in the early twentieth century precipitated expansion of the Army presence on Angel Island. After nearly forty years of maintaining a modest Army installation at C... More
Fort McDowell, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin County, CA
Significance: The growth of the U.S. military in the early twentieth century precipitated expansion of the Army presence on Angel Island. After nearly forty years of maintaining a modest Army installation at C... More
Fort McDowell, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin County, CA
Significance: The growth of the U.S. military in the early twentieth century precipitated expansion of the Army presence on Angel Island. After nearly forty years of maintaining a modest Army installation at C... More
Hamilton Field, Company Officers' Quarters Type H1, 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
Hamilton Field, Flagpole, Northeast end of Palm Avenue in front of Fac...
Significance: The base flagpole and the surrounding landscaped area in front of the headquarters building occupies an important position on the base and was designed to create a formal atmosphere at the entranc... 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, 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, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type A, Sa...
Significance: Type A double Non-Commissioned Officers' (NCO) Quarters are among the original residential units designed at Hamilton Field. The homes were equipped with all modern amenities available at the tim... 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
Mobile Searchlight Storage Building, 691 Center Road, Sausalito, Marin...
Significance: Constructed in 1943, Building #691 was originally known as the Mobile Searchlight Building and is significant for its role in supporting coastal defense activities that occurred at Fort Baker, Bar... More
Hamilton Field, Bread Bakery, Fourth Street between Escolta & Hangar A...
Significance: The base bakery was added in 1940, along with the base exchange and several other facilities that were not constructed initially due to lack of funds. It is one of the few buildings on base that ... More
San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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San Quentin State Prison, Building 22, Point San Quentin, San Quentin,...
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Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type C, Sa...
Significance: The Type C double Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were eq... More
Camp Reynolds, Hospital, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin ...
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Camp Reynolds, Hospital, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin ...
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Camp Reynolds, Hospital, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin ...
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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, ...
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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
Hamilton Field, Photographic Laboratory, Seventh Street between Escolt...
Significance: The base Photographic Laboratory, also referred to as the PMT lab, was used as a training facility as well as the developing and printing facility for all official photo documentation made on and ... 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
Marin County Courthouse, Fourth Street between A & Court Streets, San ...
Significance: The Old Marin County Courthouse, built in 1872-1873, housed all of the county offices, courts and jail, until 1969 when the last offices were moved to the new county civic center. The two story a... More
Fort Cronkhite, Anti-Aircraft Battery No. 1, Hutment Anteroom, Wolf Ri...
Survey number: HAER CA-134-1-E Public domain photograph of a tunnel, arch structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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...
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Fort Baker, Building No. 689, Breitung Road, in main cantonment, at ea...
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Hamilton Field, Bachelor Officers' Quarters, 201 Sunset Drive, Novato,...
Significance: The Bachelor Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were equipped with all the mo... 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
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
Hamilton Field, Post Office, Fifth Street between Escolta & Hangar Ave...
Significance: The post office building was added to the list of base service facilities in 1941. Building 430 is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and wi... 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
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
A prisoner gives blood for America's fighting men while another watche...
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Hamilton Field, Exchange Maintenance Shop, Second Street between Escol...
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Camp Reynolds, Officer's Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel Isla...
Survey number: HABS CA-1841-K Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Making the soupa for dinner at the Festival of the Holy Ghost, Novato,...
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A black and white photo of a group of people. Office of War Informatio...
Annotation on original negative jacket. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information ... More
In front of the church during the Festival of the Holy Ghost, Portugue...
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Willing blood donors await their turn to aid America's fighting men as...
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A group of people sitting around a table. Office of War Information Ph...
Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from documentation accompanying lot. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division.... More
A young prisoner at San Quentin has his temperature and pulse recorded...
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Fort Cronkhite, Anti-Aircraft Battery No. 1, Day Room-Mess Hall, Wolf ...
Survey number: HAER CA-134-1-F Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tiburon, an incorporated town in Marin County, California
Tiburon occupies most of the Tiburon Peninsula, which reaches south into the San Francisco Bay. Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Colle... More
Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type B, Sa...
Significance: The Type B double Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters are among the original residential units designed by the Constructing Quartermaster's Office at Hamilton Army Air Field. The quarters were eq... 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...
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Hamilton Field, Hangar No. 9 & Air Corps Shop, Northwest end of Hangar...
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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
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type B, Escolta Avenue & Fourth Street, Nova...
Significance: Facility No. 412 was the first warehouse constructed on base to serve the Quartermaster post exchange. In 1960 it was used as a Supply and Equipment Warehouse. By 1966 this building functioned v... More
Fort Miller, Lake Millerton, Millerton, Marin County, CA
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Mill Valley Air Force Station, Sewage Plant & Tanks, East Ridgecrest B...
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Camp Reynolds, Commanding Officer's Quarters, Angel Island State Park,...
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
F. E. Booth Company Pier, Bolinas, Marin County, CA
Significance: Representing local industrial history, this pier is the oldest and least altered of the four commercial fishing piers erected at Point Reyes. Survey number: HABS CA-2073 Building/structure dates... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Bachelor Airmen Quarters, East Ridgecre...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-J 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
Hamilton Field, Group Headquarters, Southwest of Escolta Avenue at Fou...
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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
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, 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 Baker, Temporary World War II Warehouse, East Road & McReynolds R...
Significance: It is significant for its role in supporting coastal defense activities that occurred at the Fort Baker, Barry and Cronkhite Military Reservations. The building is also representative of the Unite... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Motor Repair & Auto Hobby Shop, East Ri...
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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, 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
Quarantine Station, Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel...
Survey number: HABS CA-2779-A Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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, Warehouse Type A, Second Street & Hangar Avenue, Novat...
Significance: Facility No. 410 was the first industrial building to be completed on the base and was used by the Air Corps. This warehouse served as the Air Corps storehouse and distribution center from base i... More
Hamilton Field, Warehouse Type A, Second Street & Hangar Avenue, Novat...
Significance: Facility No. 410 was the first industrial building to be completed on the base and was used by the Air Corps. This warehouse served as the Air Corps storehouse and distribution center from base i... More
Forts Baker-Barry Tunnel, Under Lime Point Ridge on Bunker Road, Sausa...
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Forts Baker-Barry Tunnel, Under Lime Point Ridge on Bunker Road, Sausa...
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Fort McDowell, Angel Island State Park, Angel Island, Marin County, CA
Significance: The growth of the U.S. military in the early twentieth century precipitated expansion of the Army presence on Angel Island. After nearly forty years of maintaining a modest Army installation at C... 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, 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, 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
Hamilton Field, Double Non-Commmissioned Officers' Quarters Type A, Sa...
Significance: Type A double Non-Commissioned Officers' (NCO) Quarters are among the original residential units designed at Hamilton Field. The homes were equipped with all modern amenities available at the tim... 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