Larkspur Downtown Historic District facts for kids
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Larkspur Downtown Historic District
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Larkspur City Hall
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 Location in California
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| Location | 234–552½ Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, Marin County, California |
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| Architectural style | Mixed (more than two styles from different periods) |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000972 |
| Added to NRHP | October 7, 1982 |
The Larkspur Downtown Historic District, also known as Old Downtown Larkspur, is a special area in Larkspur, California. It's like a time capsule that shows what a small California town looked like many years ago. This historic district is found along Magnolia Avenue in the heart of Larkspur.
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What is the Larkspur Downtown Historic District?
This historic district covers the "Old Downtown" area of Larkspur. It stretches along Magnolia Avenue, from the Lark Creek Inn to an old railway platform. This avenue has been the main place for shops and activities in Larkspur since the town was first started.
In 1980, the Larkspur City Council decided this area was important to history. They made it a local historic district to help protect its unique look. Two years later, in 1982, the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to our country's history.
Why is it Special?
The Larkspur Downtown Historic District is special because it still feels like a small California town from the early 1900s to the 1930s. Walking through it can make you feel like you've stepped back in time! Preserving places like this helps us remember and understand the past.
Buildings You Can See There
Many buildings in the district are called "contributing properties." This means they help make the district special and keep its historic feel. Here are some of the important buildings you can see:
- The Larkspur City Hall
- The Lark Theater
- The Blue Rock Hotel
- An old bank building
- The Silver Peso/Bob's Tavern
- A barber shop
- The old railroad station
- Other railroad buildings
- A concrete railroad platform
Images for kids
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The historic Lark Theater
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464 Magnolia Avenue and the Silver Peso/Bob's Tavern
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Another view of Magnolia Avenue
