Modern San Rafael: 1940-2000 (Images of America) - Softcover

Marin History Museum (Author); Moss, Jocelyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738593079 ISBN 13: 9780738593074

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2012

Synopsis

Modern San Rafael: 1940-2000 begins where the first volume, Early San Rafael, left off. San Rafael changed dramatically in the years following World War II, and in the 1950s, the gentle hills with roaming cattle gave way to housing developments and shopping centers. Expansion of the city into Terra Linda, Marinwood, and Santa Venetia provided housing for all the new residents. The population soared, and to keep pace, new schools, new streets, and new ideas expanded the size and ambience of the town. The new Marin County Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright became an instant architectural icon. Not everything changed, and some of the old town remains today, adding to San Rafael's charm. The vibrant downtown, the attractive streets with Victorian homes, and the beautiful landscape close to San Francisco Bay have been preserved. San Rafael is a place where the healthy outdoor lifestyle meets a busy center of cultural activity, and the result is a great place to live.

About this title

About the Author

Jocelyn Moss, the longtime research librarian at the Marin History Museum, and Michelle Sarjeant Kaufman, the museum's director, have delved into the recent history of San Rafael to share new stories. Bruce Schwarze has been an invaluable researcher. Drawing from the photographic collection of the Marin History Museum, the authors have researched many photographs to make this lively history available to a modern audience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738593079
• ISBN 13: 9780738593074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128