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

Mule Barn

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022

1. Mule Barn Marker

Inscription. Horse- and mule-drawn wagons moved supplies throughout the immigration station until the 1930s. When cars were brought to the island, these stables were converted to garages. During World War II, the building was used to store linens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II.

Location. 37° 52.077′ N, 122° 25.531′ W. Marker is near Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Angel Island is located north of Alcatraz Island and is the largest island in the San Francisco Bay. It is accessed by ferry, private boat, watercraft, or kayak. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A Garden Setting (within shouting distance of this marker); US Immigration Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Staff Housing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Post Expands (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Reservoir (about 400 feet away); Asian Men's Recreation Yard (about 500 feet away); Hospital (about 600 feet away); Segregation and Separation (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiburon.

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The marker is mounted to a metal post in front of the mule barn.

Regarding Mule Barn. The entire island is a state park, except for Point Blunt on the southeastern tip, which is controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Also see . . . Creation of the Park.

"The movement to make the island into a public park got underway in 1947 and 1948, after the federal government declared it surplus property. A thorough study of the island's historical background was carried out by the National Park Service, and in 1954, after various delays, a number of citizens' groups managed to persuade the State Park Commission to acquire about 37 acres surrounding Ayala Cove."

(Submitted on August 12, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022

2. Mule Barn Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022

3. Mule Barn

Angel Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022

4. Angel Island

North side as seen from a departing ferry

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.