On Sherman Street at De Long Avenue when traveling west on Sherman Street.
After Novato was incorporated in 1960, city officials found a ready-made City Hall in the former Presbyterian Church, built in 1896. The City purchased it in 1962; it was repainted dark red with white trim and in 1963, it reopened as Novato's City . . . — — Map (db m102618) HM
This two-story, clapboard structure, known as the Burdell Frame House, was built in 1874 for Mary Burdell’s cousin, Mary Joynsen.
Originally a rectangle building, it has been modified with a projecting, two story addition on the end facing . . . — — Map (db m13246) HM
A major significant change occurred in 1911 when James Burdell (Galen and Mary’s son) hired a contractor for the then princely sun of $15,000 to expand and convert the wood frame building into a 26-room mansion. Interior fireplaces and a second . . . — — Map (db m12176) HM
A shingled shed now protects the ruins of Camilo Ynitia’s adobe home from further weather damage. Dating from the late 1830’s this structure represents a period when the Wiwok were abandoning their traditional dwellings in favor of more sheltered . . . — — Map (db m143486) HM
On De Long Avenue at Reichart Avenue, on the right when traveling east on De Long Avenue.
Believed to have been built in 1892, this home became known as the Carlile House after Charles and Clara Belle Carlile purchased it in 1902. The home next door was built at the same time, with the same plans, and is a “twin home” to the Carlile . . . — — Map (db m213833) HM
This board and batten, wood frame building was the living quarters for the Burdell
family cook. It was used for this purpose until the beginning of the 20th century.
The abundance of wire nails indicates
that this building may have been . . . — — Map (db m193882) HM
On Grant Avenue at Sherman Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Antone (Tony) V. DeBorba opened Deborba's Inn on Grant Avenue in 1906. When Prohibition forced him out of business, he leased a building at Grant and Highway 101 (now Redwood Blvd.) and opened "DeBorba's Stage Station," a favorite respite for . . . — — Map (db m102600) HM
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Originally called Loustaunau Hall, erected in 1895, where many organizations held meetings and socials for nearly 100 years. Now hall of Novato Grove Druids No. 113 — — Map (db m102572) HM
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
In 1890, Dr, H.J. Conradt purchased two lots, where this building now stands, for $10 from the Home and Farm Company. In 1898, when John (Jean) Loustaunau decided to build his own hotel, saloon and restaurant, he and his wife purchased the lots from . . . — — Map (db m102596) HM
On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
Stephen Porcella's Fashion Shop - a blacksmith shop and iron works - was built circa 1893. This business was named the "Fashion Shop" because Porcella would "fashion a tool to suit the customer."
Pprcella made and repaired iron equipment, built . . . — — Map (db m102597) HM
In 1852, Camilo Ynitia sold most of the Olompali land grant for $5,200 to James Black, Marin County’s Assessor. Eleven years later, Black gave the property to his daughter, Mary, when she married prominent San Francisco dentist Galem Burdell. By . . . — — Map (db m12169) HM
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m213739) HM
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m213773) HM
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m213774) HM
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m213775) HM
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m213776) HM
On South Palm Drive at Palm Drive on South Palm Drive.
Dedicated to the Memory of
Lloyd Andrews Hamilton
First Lieutenant 17th Areo Squadron
Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
for Extraordinary Heroism in Action at
Varssionagre, Belgium August 18, 1918
Killed in Action
Near . . . — — Map (db m102756) WM
On Red Hill Road, 0.5 miles south of Novato Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This site is part of Corte Madera de Novato granted by Governor Juan Alvarado to John Martin in 1840. Purchased by Jefferson A. Thompson in 1865. A working ranch and cheese making family of five generations, that continued to make the world famous . . . — — Map (db m78066) HM
On Grant Avenue near Sherman Avenue, on the right.
Originally this site was occupied by a meat market and the first Novato Bank was housed temporarily in a wooden structure reportedly located on the east side of Grant Avenue. The Novato Bank was built in 1913 by the property owner, Frank Silva. The . . . — — Map (db m102602) HM
On Grant Avenue at Sherman Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue.
The Novato Bank (828 Grant Avenue) was built in 1913 by property owner, Frank Silva. The bank served ranchers, merchants, home builders, and the Novato area.
The adjoining section of the building (826 Grant Avenue)first served as a drugstore when . . . — — Map (db m102561) HM
Bell from Novato Grammar School
Redwood and Grant Ave. Built 1875
The bell was cast by the Gould’s Manufacturing Co., Seneca Falls, N.Y. at a cost of $25.00
Donated by the Manzoni Family — — Map (db m213779) HM
On Reichert Avenue north of De Long Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Constructed in 1875. Moved here from original site and restored to depict first structure relating to railroad transportation linking Marin and northern counties. — — Map (db m102571) HM
On Sherman Avenue at Diablo/De Long Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Avenue.
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. . . . — — Map (db m64860) HM
You are standing on the site of the largest known villages of the Coast Miwok - Olompali (pronounced o-lum-pa-lee). Preliminary archaeological investigations indicate about 100 acres had been occupied for centuries prior to arrival of the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m194219) HM
On De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Postmaster's House, one of the oldest structures in Novato, was built circa 1850 and was originally located on South Novato Blvd west of Yukon Way. The earliest known occupant was Henry Jones, who began Novato's postal service in 1856 and served . . . — — Map (db m102594) HM
Near Redwood Blvd., on the left when traveling north.
Rancho Olompali was home to three generations of Burdells from 1866 to 1943. For the following five years the new owner, Court Harrington, used the property to raise purebred beef. In 1948, the building was converted to a religious retreat when the . . . — — Map (db m85929) HM
On Grant Avenue near Sherman Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
On February 4, 1890, the Sausalito News reported "A.D. Scott will erect a fine store and move his general merchandise business to the town site." Alexander Dill Scott, who emigrated from Nova Scotia, built his store at this location.
The post . . . — — Map (db m102617) HM
Near Redwood Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Many have come before to this gentle land. Indians, Spaniards, Mexicans, Americans came in succession, each group influenced the land in a different way.
The Coast Miwok lived here for thousands of years, even before the Egyptian pyramids were . . . — — Map (db m85980) HM
Five families who chose to live together leased Olompali hoping to create a Utopian community. They shared communal chores and established a Summerfield-Waldorf school for the children.
This cement slab was poured May 1968. It was set up with . . . — — Map (db m193337) HM
Originally manufactured for use on whaling ships, this large, cast-iron try-pot was an important
part of Camilo Ynitia's rancho operations in the early 1800's.
Ynitia, the last Coast Miwok hoipu or leader at Olompali, raised cattle on . . . — — Map (db m194211) HM
Near Hangar Avenue north of South Palm Drive, on the right when traveling north.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m226282) HM
Near Hanger Avenu near South Palm Drive, on the right when traveling north.
These 9 hangers are original 1930’s Captain Howard B. Nurse-designed structures, now renovated to house commercial activities. A variety of historic aircraft were housed here, including biplanes, early propeller-powered fighters and bombers, . . . — — Map (db m226372) HM
Near Simmons Lane north of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Friedrich (Fred) Zeh, Jr. was born September 7, 1904, in Darmstadt, Germany. His father Fiedrich and his mother Marie Kirchbaum Zeh came to the United States in 1906. They purchased land at 1854 Indian Valley Road and operated a chicken ranch. Fred . . . — — Map (db m226803) HM
Near Simmons Lane north of Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Marker One:
This knoll was set aside for the burial of family and friends of Joseph Bryant Sweetser and Francis DeLong, owners of the 8,870 acre Rancho de Novato from 1856 to 1879. The oldest known grave is dated 1861. The town's people . . . — — Map (db m231594) HM
