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

1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse

120 Main Street

 
 
1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013
1. 1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse Marker
Inscription.
Until 1920s a drawbridge connected
Main Street and Beach Road.

Artist’s studio for the “Society of Six”,
renowned early California Painters.
Moved from 130 Main Street in the 1960’s.

 
Erected by Historic Ark Row.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicNotable Buildings.
 
Location. 37° 52.434′ N, 122° 27.55′ W. Marker is in Tiburon, California, in Marin County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Main Street, Belvedere Tiburon CA 94920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1870’s Ranch Shed (a few steps from this marker); 1906 Arks Victorian Influence (a few steps from this marker); 1890 Folk Victorian Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 1920 Folk Victorian Dwelling (within shouting distance of this marker); 1920 Folk Victorian Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); 1920 Victorian Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); 1895 Ark Houseboat (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Looking Back at Belvedere (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiburon.
 
Also see . . .  Society of Six - Ask Art. In 1917, several Northern California artists formed an association that was to become known as the Society of Six. 'The Six' Selden Connor Gile, Maurice Logan, William H. Clapp, August F. Gay, Bernard Von Eichman, and Louis Siegriest- were plein air painters who are known for their fresh and direct approach. (Submitted on October 17, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 
 
1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 30, 2022
2. 1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse Marker
1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 3, 2013
3. 1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse and Marker
1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse and Marker image. Click for full size.
August 11, 2020
4. 1890’s Drawbridge Gatehouse and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on October 17, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   2. submitted on August 14, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.   3. submitted on October 17, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   4. submitted on August 12, 2020. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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