National Historic Landmark

Marin County Civic Center

San Rafael, Marin County, California
Listed
July 16, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91002055

About this property

The Marin County Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is located in San Rafael, California, the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. Groundbreaking for the Civic Center Administration Building took place in 1960, after Wright's death and under the watch of Wright's protégé, Aaron Green; it was completed in 1962. The Hall of Justice was begun in 1966 and completed in 1969. Veterans Memorial Auditorium opened in 1971, and the Exhibit Hall opened in 1976. Located away from the former county seat in downtown San Rafael, the expansive complex stretches across two valleys just east of US 101. Its pink stucco walls, blue roof and scalloped balconies are distinctive. The smaller wing is the county administration building and the larger wing is the Hall of Justice, joined by a round structure on a small hill that houses a branch of the Marin County Free Library. A battle between factions of the Marin County Board of Supervisors played out through the selection of the site and the architect, the financing of the project, and its eventual completion. The Marin County Civic Center is a state and National Historic Landmark. The nearby fairgrounds host the Marin County Fair in July.

Location

San Rafael, Marin County, California
37.99968, -122.53117

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Marin County Civic Center listed on the National Register?

Marin County Civic Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Marin County Civic Center?

Marin County Civic Center is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Marin County Civic Center a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Marin County Civic Center has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Marin County Civic Center?

The period of significance for Marin County Civic Center is recorded as the industrial era.

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