Sausalito in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Becker Building
1894
Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 5, 2019
1. Becker Building Marker
Built by Christopher Becker, early Sausalito businessman and political figure. Becker housed his stationary store below and his office above — a common practice in his time. The bay windows and neo-classical details typify storefront architecture of that era.
Erected by Sausalito Historic District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 51.32′ N, 122° 28.745′ W. Marker is in Sausalito, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Bridgeway north of Princess Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 666 Bridgeway, Sausalito CA 94965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Princess Theater (here, next to this marker); Fiedler's General Store (a few steps from this marker); Sausalito (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Sausalito (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sausalito World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Old Sausalito City Hall / 1894 Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Restored Victorian (about 600 feet away); Sausalito Ferry Terminals (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sausalito.
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 5, 2019
2. Becker Building and Marker
This building is on the right, with the marker roughly in the center of this view.
Photographed By Diane Phillips
3. Becker Building Marker
The Becker Building is shown here after its exterior renovation, although it is still unoccupied.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on July 26, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California.
