San Rafael in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Marin County Civic Center
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
1. Marin County Civic Center Marker
Marin County Civic Center. . The Civic Center Complex was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) near the end of his long career. The Administration Building was completed in 1962 and the Hall of Justice in 1970. They are the only government buildings designed by the distinguished architect that were ever actually constructed. The project fully embodied Wright's ideal of organic architecture--a synthesis of buildings and landscape, in Wright's words, the structures were planned to "melt into the sunburnt hills."
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 999
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the citizens of Marin County.
December 31, 1992
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 999
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the citizens of Marin County.
December 31, 1992
Erected 1992 by State Department of Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 999.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1992.
Location. 37° 59.833′ N, 122° 31.867′ W. Marker is in San Rafael, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Peter Behr Drive. Marker is located at the library entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Rafael CA 94903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
2. Marin County Civic Center National Historic Landmark
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This building possess national significance in commemoration the history of the United States of America
1991
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William A. Richardson (approx. half a mile away); Bradford House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Gate House (approx. 1½ miles away); Falkirk Community Cultural Center (approx. 1½ miles away); James M. Donahue Ferry Bell (approx. 1½ miles away); How San Rafael Got Its Library (approx. 1½ miles away); The Belrose Theater (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mission San Rafael Arcangel (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Rafael.
Also see . . . Marin County Civic Center Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. (Submitted on July 7, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
3. Marin County Civic Center Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
4. Marin County Civic Center Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
5. Marin County Civic Center - Architectural Details
172-foot gold spire
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
6. Marin County Civic Center - Architectural Details
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
7. Marin County Civic Center - Architectural Details
Looking out from the balcony, over the blue roofs and under the gold spheres hanging overhead.
Photographed By Karen Key, June 20, 2010
8. Marin Commission on Aging Time Capsule
located across the driveway in the other doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,699 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 7, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.
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