Tiburon in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2013
1. Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum Marker
Constructed in 1885 as
part of the San Francisco
and North Pacific Railroad
Tiburon Terminal, this
Depot was the railroad and
ferry link to San Francisco
until 1967. The Terminal,
opened in 1884, served
passengers and freight.
The Depot housed the
Western Union telegraph
and Railway Express
Agency offices. From 1913
to 1940 the second floor
was the residence of the
stationmaster's family.
The ground floor of the
museum now houses a
working scale model of
the Tiburon rail yard and
ferry terminal as it was in
1909, historic photographs
and contemporary
artifacts. The second floor,
where many personal
exhibits are displayed, is
a reconstruction of the
stationmaster's residence
as recalled by his youngest
daughter. This building is
on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Erected by Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 52.357′ N, 122° 27.133′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1884 San Francisco & Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); NWP Gallows Frame Wheels (a few steps from this marker); Northwestern Pacific Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Tiburon Was a Railroad Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Lyford's Stone Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northwestern Pacific (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Tiburon Peninsula (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Blake Chapman (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiburon.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the west side of the Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum.
Also see . . . Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum (Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society). (Submitted on February 4, 2020.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2013
2. Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum and Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 6, 2013
3. Tiburon Railroad & Ferry Depot Replica
In the museum there is replica of the depot. (The question of whether is there is a replica of the depot within the replica can only be answered by an in-person visit to the museum.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
