Modern San Rafael: 1940-2000 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 153166301X ISBN 13: 9781531663018

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 153166301X
• ISBN 13: 9781531663018
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130