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

Old Novato City Hall

901 Sherman Avenue

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013

1. Old Novato City Hall Marker

Inscription. Originally built in 1896, this was the site of Novato's first Presbyterian Church. The church was built in the Victorian Gothic style of architecture. The building served as Novato City Hall from 1963 until it was closed for safety reasons in 2005. At various times it housed the offices of the City Manager and City Clerk, and later the Community Development and Public Works Departments. In 2009 it was renovated for community use, City Council meetings, and other public events. With the addition of an outdoor patio area, and a new civic green, 901 Sherman Avenue once again serves as a civic anchor in the heart of Novato's historic downtown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 38° 6.364′ N, 122° 34.091′ W. Marker is in Novato, California, in Marin County. It is at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Diablo/De Long Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Sherman Avenue, Novato CA 94945, United

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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) City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Novato Grammar School Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Postmaster's House (about 300 feet away); Novato History Museum (about 300 feet away); Carlile House (about 300 feet away); Scott General Store (about 400 feet away); DeBorba's (about 400 feet away); Novato Bank Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novato.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013

2. Old Novato City Hall Marker

Old Novato City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2013

3. Old Novato City Hall

The marker is mounted on the wall on the left side wing. In this view, it is behind the two small trees.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2013, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.