Early San Rafael by Marin History Museum
The Coast Miwok and the early friars of Mission Dolores chose San Rafael both for its good weather and running streams, and the mission was named after the Archangel Raphael, the patron saint of bodily healing. When looking for a country estate, many wealthy San Franciscans sought the clean air and ideal weather here to escape the city's damp fog. San Rafael grew fast thereafter--it was the first city in Marin County to incorporate, the first to build a railroad, and the first to build a luxury hotel. San Rafael is the seat of county government, the center of commerce, and a cosmopolitan community in a natural setting. The dusty village of long ago was refined by fine schools and churches, the coming of the library, and by the ambitious efforts of the San Rafael Improvement Club. These early efforts made this a charming place to live, with Victorian homes, sylvan streets, and historic buildings in the business district. The pioneers would be pleased with the state of today's San Rafael.
Marin History Museum: - Since 1935, the Marin History Museum has acquired and preserved a unique collection documenting life in Marin County, California, from the time of the Coast Miwok Indians to the present. The Museum presents exhibitions and programs linking the county's past with contemporary issues both locally and globally. Through its collection of over 1,000 books, 20,000 objects, and 200,000 photographs, the museum offers an excellent resource for researching the rich local history. The museum is delighted to share the Verdenal Journal, one of the gems of its collection, with lovers of Western history.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781531638344 |
| ISBN 10 | 1531638341 |
| Title | Early San Rafael |
| Author | Marin History Museum |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Year published | 2008-07-16 |
| Number of pages | 130 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |