San Rafael in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
James M. Donahue Ferry Bell
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 25, 2021
1. James M. Donahue Ferry Bell Marker
Her remains lay under the San Rafael Richmond Bridge at San Quentin Point. Length 208 feet. Width 37 feet.
Erected by Marin Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 37° 58.516′ N, 122° 31.759′ W. Marker is in San Rafael, California, in Marin County. Marker is at the intersection of B Street and Mission Avenue on B Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1125 B Street, San Rafael CA 94901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gate House (a few steps from this marker); Mission San Rafael Arcangel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marin (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Mission San Rafael Arcangel (about 600 feet away); Falkirk Community Cultural Center (about 700 feet away); The Belrose Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); How San Rafael Got Its Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bradford House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Rafael.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 25, 2021
2. James M. Donahue Ferry Bell and Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 25, 2021
3. James M. Donahue Ferry Bell and Marker - wide view
The bell and marker are located on the porch of the Marin History Museum.
Watkins New Series of Pacific Coast Views (courtesy of California State Library), July 5, 1876
4. At the Yacht Race, San Francisco, July 5th, 1876 (right half of a stereographic view)
"View of the Yacht Race in San Francisco on July 5th, 1876. Several sailboats and the ferry James M. Donahue are visible out on the San Francisco Bay and many spectators are standing on the wooden pier, one horse-drawn carriage is also pictured."
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
