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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XV2_construction-129-historical_Sausalito-CA.html
Despite its imposing appearance, Construction 129 was never used - or even completed. It was to have been armed with 2 guns having massive, 16" diameter barrels. Each weapon weighed almost 1,000,000 pounds and could accurately fire a 2,100 pound s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUV_william-a-richardson-historical_San-Rafael-CA.html
Born London 1797. Died Sausalito, California 1856. First Captain of the Port of San Francisco, builder of the first structure on the first street, Calle de la Fundacion, Yerba Buena (now Grant Ave., San Francisco) June 25, 1835. Founder also of Sa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUT_strengthening-an-icon-historical_CA.html
The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937, is a monument of the last century, and could be damaged by a strong earthquake. Seismic retrofit construction is underway to transform the international icon into a strong and flexible structure that can …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUI_lloyd-andrews-hamilton-a-war-memorial_Novato-CA.html
Dedicated to the Memory of
Lloyd Andrews Hamilton
First Lieutenant 17th Areo Squadron
Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
for Extraordinary Heroism in Action at
Varssionagre, Belgium August 18, 1918
Killed in Action
Near Lagnicourt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUH_bradford-house-historical_San-Rafael-CA.html
c. 1883
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Restored by the Loder Family
c. 2010
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XUG_marin-historical_San-Rafael-CA.html
Indian Warrior
Baptized by Franciscan Fathers.
A Ferryman on the San Francisco Bay,
He Became Known as
El Marinero
(The Sailor)
Died about 1835
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTK_site-of-birds-nest-glen-historical_Fairfax-CA.html
The home of "Lord" Charlie Snowden Fairfax, pioneer and political leader of the 1850's, served California as an assemblyman (1853), Speaker of the Assembly (1854), and Clerk of the State Supreme Court (1856). Fairfax, a descendent of Scottish baro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTJ_the-log-cabin-a-war-memorial_San-Anselmo-CA.html
Home of San Anselmo American Legion Post 179. Built by the veterans of World War I, Post Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Troops and dedicated community volunteers. Construction began April 23, 1933 and was completed and dedicated May 27, 1934. Buildi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XSV_lives-of-sacrifice-and-service-are-honored-here-historical_Inverness-CA.html
Since 1889, United States Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard crews have risked their lives to save shipwreck victims at Point Reyes. Brave crews of highly trained men struggled in some of the worst conditions in North America, sacrificing comfort…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XSU_preserving-our-maritime-past-historical_Point-Reyes-Station-CA.html
The heyday of life-saving at Point Reyes is over, but this 1927 lifeboat station still stands alive with a history nearly lost along our coast. While the station preserves the last intact marine railway on the Pacific Coast, the history of ordinar…