Larkspur in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Greenbrae Brickyard Superintendent's Cottage
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2013
1. Greenbrae Brickyard Superintendent's Cottage Marker
This cottage, built in 1891, once housed the superintendent for the adjacent Greenbrae Brickyard of the Remillard Brick Co., which was declared a California State Landmark in 1978. The cottage was renovated in 1985 through the cooperative efforts of the Beryl Buck Trust, Robert H. Lee, The City of Larkspur and the Remillard Cottage Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 37° 56.806′ N, 122° 30.389′ W. Marker is in Larkspur, California, in Marin County. Marker is at the intersection of Larkspur Landing Circle and Drake's Way, on the left when traveling east on Larkspur Landing Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur CA 94939, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Green Brae Brick Kiln (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Golden Gate Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sir Francis Drake (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Golden Hind (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
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Also see . . . Historic Schoolhouse Still Alive With Children's Laughter. The Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch provides a profile of the Children's Cottage Cooperative school and the superintendent's cottage. (Submitted on March 29, 2013.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2013
2. Greenbrae Brickyard Superintendent's Cottage
The building was originally located closer to the brickyard kiln, but was relocated in 1984 to its current location. The building now houses the Children's Cottage Cooperative Pre-school.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
