Boyd House
Also known as The Gate House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Boyd House
Boyd House, at 1125 B St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 17, 1974. It was among the first 2 of San Rafael’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Gothic, as it does for 10 other California listings.
What it isHistoric house in San Rafael, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 37 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1125 B St., San Rafael · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Victorian Gothic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian Gothic.
Memories of Boyd House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Boyd House
Is Boyd House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 17, 1974 (Register number 74000528).
Is Boyd House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Marin County Civic Center, 1.6 miles away.
Can you visit Boyd House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Boyd House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859658 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.