Greenbrae, California facts for kids
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Greenbrae
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 Greenbrae
Location in California
Greenbrae
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area codes | 415/628 |
Greenbrae is a small community in Marin County, California. It's located about 2.4 kilometers (1.5 miles) south of San Rafael. Greenbrae sits at 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level, right next to a big road called U.S. Route 101.
Some parts of Greenbrae are managed by the county. Other parts are actually inside the nearby city of Larkspur. The ZIP code for Greenbrae is 94904. This code is shared with the community of Kentfield. The phone area codes for Greenbrae are 415 and 628.
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About Greenbrae
Greenbrae is mostly made up of hillsides and areas near the water. Homes and offices here are famous for their amazing views. You can see the San Francisco Bay, Corte Madera Creek, and Mount Tamalpais. The name "Brae" means a steep hillside in some parts of Scotland. So, Greenbrae means "green hillside."
Greenbrae's neighborhoods are next to several other places. To the south is downtown Larkspur. To the east is Larkspur Landing. To the west is Kentfield. And to the north is the city of San Rafael.
The community is split by Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Two popular spots in Greenbrae are Marin General Hospital and the Bon Air Shopping Center. Students in Greenbrae go to schools in the Tamalpais Union High School District.
History of Greenbrae
The Schultz Building Company developed Greenbrae. This company included Niels Schultz and his son, Niels Schultz Jr. In 1946, they bought 635 acres of farmland. The Archdiocese of San Francisco originally owned this land.
The Schultz company built over 1,000 homes and 1,500 apartments. They also built many businesses. When they designed the neighborhood, they wanted to save the local oak trees. They also focused on good design, how far back houses were set, and creating green, open spaces.
Many years ago, the city of Larkspur added Greenbrae to its area. Because of this, people sometimes call Greenbrae a neighborhood within Larkspur.
Greenbrae's Climate
Greenbrae has warm, dry summers. The average monthly temperature does not go above 22 degrees Celsius (71.6 degrees Fahrenheit). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Greenbrae has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This type of climate is often called Csb on climate maps.
Famous People from Greenbrae
Many interesting people have lived in Greenbrae.
Artists
- Larry Sultan (1946–2009), a well-known photographer.
Entertainment
- Les Crane (1933–2008), a radio announcer and TV talk show host.
- Michael Krasny (born 1944), a popular radio host.
Leaders and Public Servants
- Barbara Boxer (born 1940), she was a member of the United States Senate. She lived in Greenbrae until 2006.
- S. I. Hayakawa (1906–1992), he was also a member of the United States Senate. He was also the president of San Francisco State University.
- Gavin Newsom (born 1967), he is the 40th Governor of California.
Sports Stars
- Buddy Biancalana (born 1960), a baseball player who was born in Greenbrae.
- Pete Carroll (born 1951), a famous football coach who grew up in Greenbrae.
- Wilt Chamberlain (1936–1999), a legendary basketball and volleyball player.
- Chad Kreuter (born 1964), a baseball player who was born in Greenbrae.
- Will Venable (born 1982), a baseball player who was born in Greenbrae.
Writers
- Jack Finney (1911–1995), a writer who passed away in Greenbrae. He finished his last book shortly before.
Other Notable People
- Col. Boris Pash (1900-1995), an officer in the United States Army's intelligence branch.
- William Silverman (1917–2004), a doctor who helped create the neonatal intensive care unit. This is a special place for newborn babies who need extra care.
Greenbrae in Movies
Greenbrae has even been featured in a movie! Director Don Siegal filmed the final scenes from the 1971 movie Dirty Harry on East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. In the movie, the character called "Scorpio" (Andy Robinson) drives a hijacked school bus onto East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at the Greenbrae interchange.
See also
In Spanish: Greenbrae (California) para niños
