Tiburon in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2013
1. Northwestern Pacific Railroad Marker
On January 8, 1907, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad was incorporated as a consolidation of seven railroads in northern California. Jointly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Atchinson Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, its southern terminals were at Tiburon and and Sausalito, where passengers and freight cars connected with ferryboats to San Francisco. By 1909, most passenger trains terminated at Sausalito while Tiburon became the main freight terminal and shop facility. Railroad activities continued at Tiburon until 1987, when the last train departed.
Erected 2007 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1909.
Location. 37° 52.344′ N, 122° 27.135′ W. Marker is in Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Paradise Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1920 Paradise Drive, Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1884 San Francisco & Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); NWP Gallows Frame Wheels (a few steps from this marker); Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum
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More about this marker. The marker is located on the south side of the Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum.
Also see . . . Northwestern Pacific Railroad Historical Society. Website homepage (Submitted on February 4, 2020.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2013
2. Northwestern Pacific Railroad Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the steps at a side door to the museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
