Tiburon in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Northwestern Pacific
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013
1. Northwestern Pacific Marker
This palm tree marks the location of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad yard. From April 28, 1884 to September 25, 1967 hundreds of workers toiled to keep the railroad system and ferry boats operating.
Erected 1988 by Tiburon Peninsula Heritage and Arts Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1953.
Location. 37° 52.412′ N, 122° 27.317′ W. Marker is in Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Tiburon Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 Tiburon Boulevard, 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. Samuel Blake Chapman (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tiburon Peninsula (within shouting distance of this marker); One of the Shortest Main Streets in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Tiburon Was a Railroad Town (within shouting distance of this marker); McNeil’s Pioneer Boathouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The “Harbor Light”
this page online
Regarding Northwestern Pacific. Before Tiburon was a luxury residential town it was a railroad town. In 1884 Peter Donahue extended the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad down to Tiburon by means of a series of tunnels and trestles.
Also see . . . Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum. Landmarks entry (Submitted on October 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013
2. Northwestern Pacific Marker and Palm Tree
The palm tree was planted in 1923, and is a well-known local landmark.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013
3. Northwestern Pacific Marker
Photographed By My History, unknown
4. Northwestern Pacific Railroad engine at Tiberon
Near the current museum building
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on October 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
