Marin County Civic Center
About Marin County Civic Center
Marin County Civic Center, at Jct. of N. San Pedro Rd. and Civic Center Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Jul 17, 1991: one of 141 Landmarks in California. It was among the first 7 of San Rafael’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 43 other California listings. The listing covers 81.5 acres.
What it isBuilding in California, designed by F.L.Wright. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 174 MB · National Archives↗1960 to today
- 1960Built, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
- 1991Added to the National Register and named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 35 years
Finding Marin County Civic Center
Jct. of N. San Pedro Rd. and Civic Center Dr., San Rafael
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Marin County Civic Center
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Marin County Civic Center
Is Marin County Civic Center on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 17, 1991 (Register number 91002055).
Is Marin County Civic Center a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jul 17, 1991. California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Marin County Civic Center?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Marin County Civic Center?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 174 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 123857954 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.