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

Carlile House

853 Reichert Avenue

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

1. Carlile House Marker

Inscription. Believed to have been built in 1892, this home became known as the Carlile House after Charles and Clara Belle Carlile purchased it in 1902. The home next door was built at the same time, with the same plans, and is a “twin home” to the Carlile House.

The Carliles frequently opened their home as a social gathering place for meetings, card games, and musical performances. Carlile continued to live in the house until his death in July 1961. It was later sole to Jack Vidano, who planned to erect an office building on the site. Meanwhile, he attempted to rent it, but could not because the house did not meet the building code. The City of Novato bought the house in 1971 as part of a proposed civic center plan.

It has since been restored and renovated and currently serves as the home to the Novato Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 6.338′ N, 122° 34.034′ W. Marker is in Novato, California, in Marin County. It is at the intersection of De Long Avenue and Reichart Avenue, on the right when traveling

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east on De Long Avenue. The resin marker is mounted to the stone retaining wall at the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 853 Reichert Avenue, Novato CA 94945, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Novato History Museum (a few steps from this marker); Postmaster's House (a few steps from this marker); Novato Grammar School Bell (a few steps from this marker); (Novato) City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Novato City Hall (about 300 feet away); Novato's First Railroad Station (about 400 feet away); Druids Hall (about 500 feet away); Druid's Hall/ Loustaunau's Hall

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

2. Carlile House Marker

(about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novato.

Carlile House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

3. Carlile House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 1, 2023

4. Carlile House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.