Sausalito in Marin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sausalito Ferry Terminals
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017
1. c. 1890 Marker
Caption: (upper right) Interurban Lines Time Table.
c. 1890
In 1907 the rail system in Sausalito was expanded to consolidate facilities so that interurban trains could operate only from Sausalito. From the rail hub in downtown customers could leave the ferries and go directly to the rail cars that stood waiting for them. The rail lines extended from Sausalito to Ukiah.
c. 1903
The Sausalito rain yard was a hub of transportation. Both ferry and rail met here to distribute their customers returning from San Francisco or heading north to San Rafael.
The little ferry Tiburon was a favorite to ride. Built in 1884 by San Francisco and Northern Pacific, she was 132 feet long and 50 feet wide. She was terminated from service in 1924.
c. 1924
The activity in this 1924 view of Sausalito's waterfront reflects the prosperity of the time and the growth of the automobile ferry business.
At left is the Northwestern Pacific terminal with the steamers Cazadero, Sausalito and Eureka. Behind the live oak tree is the motor vessel Marin. The new motor vessel Golden West is in the Golden Gate Ferry terminal at the right. Richardson's Bay was famous for the old sailing ships anchored in it.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Northwestern Pacific Railroad series list.
Location. 37° 51.415′ N, 122° 28.723′ W. Marker is in Sausalito, California, in Marin County. Marker can be reached from Humboldt Avenue near Anchor Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Humboldt Avenue, Sausalito CA 94965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Richardson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sausalito World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); Old Sausalito City Hall / 1894 Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Restored Victorian (about 400 feet away); Bank of Sausalito (about 400 feet away); Mason's Garage (about 500 feet away); Sausalito Before the Bridge (about 500 feet away); Sausalito History Timeline (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sausalito.
More about this marker. These plaques are located along the waterfront promenade near the walk-on ferry terminal.
Also see . . . Ferries of San Francisco Bay. San Francisco
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017
2. c. 1903 Marker
Caption: (right) Ferryboat Tiburon, c. 1885.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017
3. c. 1924 Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 5, 2019
4. Sausalito Ferry Terminals (c. 1890) Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017
5. Sausalito Ferry Terminals Markers
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 7, 2023
6. Eureka
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 7, 2023
7. Eureka
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on May 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on April 1, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6, 7. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
