Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society

11/13/2026

Step back in time to an era when the sounds of steam locomotives and ferry whistles defined life along the Tiburon waterfront.

Featured in our Fall 2026 newsletter, this historic photograph of Northwestern Pacific Locomotive No. 10 offers a fascinating look at the machinery that kept Tiburon moving. The accompanying diagram identifies the many parts of this impressive locomotive, from its smokestack and steam dome to its bell, whistle, and driving wheels.

This historic image is featured alongside the article, “When Trains and Ferries Talked: The Lost Sounds of Old Tiburon,” exploring a time when trains and ferries worked in concert and their distinctive sounds became part of everyday life on the Peninsula.

This is just one of many compelling stories in the Fall edition of the Landmarks newsletter!

Become a member of the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society and enjoy our informative, twice-yearly newsletter delivered right to your mailbox. Visit www.landmarkssociety.com to become a member or stop by our office at the Boardwalk Shopping Center in Tiburon.

10/26/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Coming About!

Join us for a special evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Coming About, the beloved fountain at Tiburon Plaza!

Town of Tiburon Historian and Landmarks Volunteer of the Year, Dave Gotz will present short films exploring the fountain’s design, construction, and dedication, with special guests Jeff Reed and Jennifer Madden, the sculptor-builders behind this distinctive landmark.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00–7:30 PM
Founders Room

Discover the story behind a familiar Tiburon landmark and celebrate the people and history that make our community special.

Register here: https://beltib.libnet.info/event/16578700?registration=true

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Coming About fountain with short films by Town of Tiburon Historian Dave Gotz on the design, construction and dedication of the Tiburon Plaza fountain.. Event starts at October 28, 2026 6:00 PM PDT

09/29/2026

Live Music This Sunday at Old St. Hilary’s

Join us Sunday, October 4 at 4 p.m. for an afternoon of beautiful jazz with the Ben Stolorow Trio.

Bay Area pianist and composer Ben Stolorow is known for his lyrical touch, introspective style, and deep connection to the jazz tradition. We’re delighted to welcome the trio for what promises to be a memorable afternoon of music.

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

Tickets $25, general and $20, seniors/youths: advance purchase available at the Landmarks Office and Ticketleap.com
Tickets will be available at the door (if not sold out) will be $30 & $25, starting at 3:30 pm.

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

Come enjoy an afternoon of exceptional live jazz in a wonderful setting. Bring a friend and join us!

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09/24/2026

WE DID IT!

Thanks to our incredible community of supporters, we made our match and then some!

Together, you helped us raise an amazing $51,480 in honor of the China Cabin’s 160th anniversary, a tremendous show of support for preserving this extraordinary piece of Tiburon Peninsula history for generations to come.

We are so grateful to everyone who gave, shared our campaign, and helped spread the word. Thank you for believing in the China Cabin, in Landmarks, and in the importance of preserving our shared history.

Here’s to 160 years and many, many more!

09/09/2026

This Sunday, September 13th at 4pm San Francisco based, Black Cedar Trio will perform music by Bach, Piazzolla and Hungarian songs and folk dances by Nathan Kolosko at Old St. Hilary. Black Cedar are: Steve Lin, guitar, Kris Palmer, flute, and Tyler DeVigal, cello. Black Cedar has won awards from the Zellerbach Foundation, the San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music, and the National Flute Association for their innovative approach to both new and old music.

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. Shuttles will begin at 3:30 p.m. in front of Rustic Bakery. Only limited handicapped parking is available at Old St. Hilary’s.

09/02/2026

We’re so close to our matching goal of $25,000, which means we have just $6,500 left to raise to unlock the full match!

Every dollar you give right now doubles for the China Cabin. That’s $6,500 in community support that can become $13,000 toward preserving this remarkable piece of our maritime history.

For 160 years, the China Cabin has been a part of the story of our community. Help us make sure it remains here for the next 160.

We’re in the home stretch - will you help us reach the full $25,000 match?

Give today: https://landmarkssociety.com/donate/ And if you’ve already given, thank you! Please consider sharing this post and helping us spread the word.

The match ends September 15. Help us get there!

Photo credit-Dave Gotz

08/26/2026

The China Cabin at 160: Preserving the Past. Protecting the Future.
We’re 33% of the way to unlocking our $25,000 matching gift to preserve the historic China Cabin!

For 160 years, the China Cabin has connected our community to its rich maritime heritage. Now, during our 160th Anniversary Campaign, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 through September 15 helping preserve this extraordinary landmark for generations to come.

When you give to the China Cabin, you’re not just helping preserve a historic building. You’re helping protect the details that make this place so extraordinary: the craftsmanship, the stories, the historic interior, and the connection to the people who traveled aboard the P.S. China more than a century and a half ago. Your gift helps keep those stories alive.

Help us reach our $25,000 match! Donate today: https://landmarkssociety.com/donate/

Photo courtesy of P. Molten.

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.

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

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.