Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society

Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society Community non-profit preserving historical landmarks, open space, and artifacts. Become a member!

160 years behind us. Generations ahead.For 160 years, the China Cabin has weathered long voyages, changing times, and ge...
08/18/2026

160 years behind us. Generations ahead.

For 160 years, the China Cabin has weathered long voyages, changing times, and generations of history. It remains here because people cared enough to protect it.

You may have received a letter from us this week about a very special opportunity to help secure the China Cabin’s future.

Through September 15, every gift to our China Cabin 160th Anniversary Campaign will be matched, doubling your impact.

Visit the link in our bio to help safeguard this extraordinary piece of California history for generations to come.

Please join us! Together, we can ensure that the China Cabin’s story continues.

Landmarks will kick off its fall concert season with some rousing bluegrass, country and mountain music courtesy of Char...
08/18/2026

Landmarks will kick off its fall concert season with some rousing bluegrass, country and mountain music courtesy of Charlie Torch-Sunday, Aug. 23rd at 4pm. Thanks for your support of local live music!

Charlie Torch’s music draws deeply from traditional roots, offering a grounded sound shaped by decades of collective experience but unpretentious in delivery. The band blends elements of bluegrass, country, and mountain music into an honest, well-crafted expression that respects the past while quietly forging its own path forward. Visit: https://www.charlietorchband.com/

Presented by: Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society with generous support from The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission and The Belvedere Land Company.

Tickets $25, general & 20, seniors/youths: advance purchase available at the Landmarks Office and Ticketleap.com: TICKETS

Tickets available at the door (if not sold out) will be $30 & $25, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Free parking for this event is at the Boardwalk Shopping Center, 1550 Tiburon Blvd., where a shuttle car will drive you to the concert at Old St. Hilary's. Shuttles will begin at 3:30 p.m. in front of Rustic Bakery. Only limited handicapped parking is available at Old St. Hilary’s.

More info: www.landmarkssociety.com, 415-435-1853

This historic photograph, taken around 1905, shows the Tiburon and Belvedere waterfront with the railroad yard in the fo...
08/11/2026

This historic photograph, taken around 1905, shows the Tiburon and Belvedere waterfront with the railroad yard in the foreground and the former Corinthian Yacht Club house perched at the tip of Corinthian Island. Much has changed, but the shoreline still holds the stories of the people, places, and industries that shaped our community.

Join the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society aboard the ferryboat Tamalpais for a special members only evening cruise through local history.

Friday, September 25, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM | Boarding begins at 5:00 PM
Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Dock, 21 Main Street
$75 per person

We'll cruise through Belvedere Cove, past historic Main Street and the Railroad & Ferry Depot, through Raccoon Strait, by Ayala Cove, Point Tiburon, the Romberg Center, El Campo, and on to Paradise Cove.

Tickets available now. Call (415) 435-1853, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Happy 160th Birthday China Cabin! Originally built in 1866 as the social lounge above the dining room of the Paddle Stea...
08/05/2026

Happy 160th Birthday China Cabin!

Originally built in 1866 as the social lounge above the dining room of the Paddle Steamship China, this remarkable landmark has endured through generations because people cared enough to preserve it. Today, we are proud to continue that legacy.

To help us mark this important anniversary, a generous supporter has offered to match every dollar donated through September 15th, up to $25,000, doubling the impact of your gift supporting the preservation of the China Cabin!

As we celebrate, we honor not only the Cabin's rich past but also the community of members, volunteers, and supporters who help ensure its future.

Here's to 160 years of history and stewardship and to many more to come! Go to www.landmarkssociety.com to support the preservation of this community treasure.

PC: Bob Hemstock

Calling all artists! Grab your paints, sketchbook, or favorite medium and join us for a relaxing Plein Air Art Session l...
07/22/2026

Calling all artists! Grab your paints, sketchbook, or favorite medium and join us for a relaxing Plein Air Art Session led by local artist Jennifer Fearon!

Thursday, July 30th: 10am-2pm at the Landmarks Art & Garden Center: 841 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon.

All experience levels and styles are welcome. Spend the day creating in our beautiful gardens, connecting with fellow artists, and finding inspiration outdoors. Bring your own supplies.

Come paint, create and be inspired!

Landmarks Spring 2026 Newsletter is now live on our website! In this issue, explore the rich history of Tiburon's Main S...
07/15/2026

Landmarks Spring 2026 Newsletter is now live on our website! In this issue, explore the rich history of Tiburon's Main Street, discover how the Belvedere Land Company shaped the City of Belvedere, and learn the story behind local artist Howard Lazar's recent sculpture honoring the beloved railroad worker "Smitty."

Read the full newsletter on our website and join us in preserving and celebrating our community's unique history. Every reader helps keep local history alive!

https://landmarkssociety.com/get.../landmarks-newsletters/

Meet Smitty at the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum this summer! Landmarks is proud to unveil a new addition to the Railroa...
06/17/2026

Meet Smitty at the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum this summer! Landmarks is proud to unveil a new addition to the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum: a life-sized bust of beloved railroad worker Smitty, created by acclaimed local sculptor Howard Lazar.

A familiar figure along Tiburon’s waterfront in the 1950s, Smitty was known for his warm smile, booming laugh, and larger-than-life presence in the railyard. Today, visitors can come face-to-face with this cherished community member and discover the stories of the people who helped shape Tiburon’s rich railroad heritage.

Visit the Railroad Depot on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between 1 and 4pm.

This Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3 p.m.CAROLUNA performs An Afternoon of Opera at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza,...
06/09/2026

This Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3 p.m.
CAROLUNA performs An Afternoon of Opera at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, 201 Esperanza, Tiburon.

Lyric soprano Caroluna will be accompanied by pianist Jennifer M. Lee as they perform a selection of exquisite opera arias and music by renowned composers from around the world. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies of Puccini, Bellini, Mozart, Dvorak, Saint Saëns, Bizet, Chopin, Pauline Viardot, and many more!

Presented by: Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society with generous support from The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission and the Belvedere Land Company.

Tickets $25, general & $20, seniors/youths: advance purchase available at the Landmarks Office and TicketLeap.

Tickets available at the door will be $30 & $25, starting at 2:30 p.m.

There is no parking at Old St. Hilary’s. Please park at the Boardwalk Shopping Center, 1550 Tiburon Blvd. and take a shuttle car to the concert. Shuttles begin at 2:30 p.m. in front of Rustic Bakery. Handicapped parking is available at Old St. Hilary’s.

Tickets and more information: [email protected], 415-435-1853

Jazz This Sunday in Belvedere! This Sunday, June 7, from 4–6 PM, enjoy the sounds of The Junto Trio, an acclaimed ensemb...
06/02/2026

Jazz This Sunday in Belvedere!

This Sunday, June 7, from 4–6 PM, enjoy the sounds of The Junto Trio, an acclaimed ensemble blending classic jazz favorites with contemporary selections in the beautiful setting of the former Christian Science Church at 501 San Rafael Avenue in Belvedere. The performance will feature Belvedere's own Peter Gillon on percussion, making this a special community event not to be missed.

Gather with friends and neighbors for outstanding music, community connection, and an opportunity to support the preservation of Belvedere-Tiburon's unique heritage.

501 San Rafael Avenue, Belvedere
Sunday, June 7 | 4–6 PM
Free Admission

Donations are warmly welcomed and will support the ongoing preservation efforts of the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society

We hope to see you there!

A rare glimpse of Tiburon before the November 1890 fire.Our Spring 2026 newsletter features this remarkable photograph s...
05/27/2026

A rare glimpse of Tiburon before the November 1890 fire.

Our Spring 2026 newsletter features this remarkable photograph showing both the Tiburon Hotel & Saloon and the Sonoma House hotel, a detail that helps historians date the image to before the devastating fire of 1890. In the foreground, you can spot the railroad roundhouse and railyard, while the lagoon and the northern tip of Belvedere stretch into the distance.

The photo accompanies our newest article exploring the fascinating years when Tiburon’s Main Street was still known as Water Street, tracing the town’s transformation between 1882 and 1906.

This story is just one of many compelling pieces featured in the Spring edition of the Landmarks newsletter.

Become a member of the Landmarks Society to receive our informative twice-yearly newsletter delivered directly to your mailbox. Click the link in our bio for membership details or visit our office at The Boardwalk Shopping Center in Tiburon.

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