Near Sausalito in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

H. Dana Bowers Memorial Vista Point

Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 31, 2016

1. H. Dana Bowers Memorial Vista Point Marker

Inscription. H. Dana Bowers (1903-1977) Supervising landscape architect for the California Division of Highways. Created and nurtured California's Highway beautification program from 1936 to 1964

This vista point, designed by Mr. Bowers, is one of many highway improvements which are the result of his leadership, innovation and lifelong dedication to attractive highway design, landscaping, erosion control, and roadside improvements.

His work is quietly reflected in the beauty of many California highways.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 37° 49.945′ N, 122° 28.772′ W. Marker is near Sausalito, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Redwood Highway (U.S. 101) north of Golden Gate Bridge, on the right. Marker is located at the H.Dana Bowers Rest Area and Vista Point. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sausalito CA 94965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Bay Transformed (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lone Sailor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Gate Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Strengthening an Icon (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery Spencer

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Construction 129 (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Golden Gate (approx. 1.1 miles away); Battery Construction No. 129 (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sausalito.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 1, 2023

2. H. Dana Bowers Memorial Vista Point Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 1, 2023

3. H. Dana Bowers Memorial Vista Point Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 366 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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