Modern San Rafael: 1940-2000 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738593074)

Modern San Rafael: 1940-2000 begins where the first volume, Early San Rafael, left off. San Rafael changed dramatically in the years following World War II, and in the 1950s, the gentle hills with roaming cattle gave way to housing developments and shopping centers. Expansion of the city into Terra Linda, Marinwood, and Santa Venetia provided housing for all the new residents. The population soared, and to keep pace, new schools, new streets, and new ideas expanded the size and ambience of the town. The new Marin County Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright became an instant architectural icon. Not everything changed, and some of the old town remains today, adding to San Rafael's charm. The vibrant downtown, the attractive streets with Victorian homes, and the beautiful landscape close to San Francisco Bay have been preserved. San Rafael is a place where the healthy outdoor lifestyle meets a busy center of cultural activity, and the result is a great place to live.

Author: Marin History Museum
ISBN-10: 0738593079
ISBN-13: 9780738593074
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2012
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.30d