Northwestern Pacific Railroad Yard - Tiburon, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 37° 52.412 W 122° 27.319
10S E 547903 N 4191923
Tiburon is a former railroad town, which was the terminus of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad until 1963.
Waymark Code: WM7EN8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Tiburon is a former railroad town that has been transformed into a charming seacoast village. It was the terminus of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad until 1963.

THIS PALM TREE MARKS THE LOCATION OF THE NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD YARD. FROM APRIL 28, 1884 TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1967 HUNDREDS OF WORKERS TOILED TO KEEP THE RAILROAD AND FERRY BOATS OPERATING.

TIBURON PENINSULA HERITAGE AND ART COMMISSION 1988

Group that erected the marker: Tiburon Peninsula Heritage and Art Commission

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
100 Paradise Drive
Tiburon, CA USA
94920
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