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

China Cabin

Landmarks

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2020

1. China Cabin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This elegant Victorian social hall from the paddle steamer China was salvaged in 1886 when the wood ship became obsolete and was burned for scrap metal in Tiburon Cove. To provide a historic glimpse of old-world luxury, Landmarks painstakingly restored the period interior with 22k gold leaf, walnut woodwork, cut-glass floral window panes and brass chandeliers with crystal prisms. The Cabin is a National Maritime Monument.

Erected by Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 37° 52.394′ N, 122° 27.732′ W. Marker is in Belvedere, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Beach Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Beach Road, 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. William Henry Webb (here, next to this marker); Pacific Mail Steamship China (here, next to this marker); Looking Back at Belvedere

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1870’s Ranch Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1906 Arks Victorian Influence (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1890 Folk Victorian Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1920 Folk Victorian Dwelling (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belvedere.

Also see . . .
1. China Cabin (Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society). (Submitted on August 11, 2020.)
2. China Cabin (Atlas Obscura). (Submitted on August 11, 2020.)

China Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2020

2. China Cabin and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.