The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09

will describe TO the fullest extent the
beauties OF the county as a place OF
permanent residence. for that section
OF the state has ever been popular
with the pedestrian. the lover of
nature and the home builder It's
landscapes and mountains are ir-
resisttble, and the pure mountain
air with its characteristics. peace and
quiet inspire one and seen to insti,l
new life into ones very being. In
very few years great changes have
taken place in the county. Towns have
sprung up almost within a night. and
this steady and rapid advancement has
been accomplished almost solely by
the man who owns his own home"
In area Marin county is SIG square
miles, or 100000 acres. San Rafael. one
OF the prNttiest suburban towns of the
entire state Of California, is the county
seat. and southern Marin is the section
or suburban residence, and it is that of
which we speak. Never before in the
more prosperous condition than ii is to-
day. The placing of large tracts OF
land on the market and reasonable
building restrictions have been the
means Of attracting the most desirable
elemeDt TO locate there. permanently
Rapid trains and fast ferries make il
possible for the merchants and me-
attend to their business duties in this
city. In this sense every advantage is
offered the home seeker.
3 II is the harmonious combination OF
such conditions that have established
the pretty little towns Of Sausahto,
Mil Valley, Corte MADEIRA, Larkspur
s Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, San Ra
ducement. aside from the ideal climate
which prevails throughout the county,
which has attracted the homeseeker, Is
the pure water supply.
HAS PERFECT CLIMATE
Climatically. residents of Marin
county enjoy the intermediate between
the cold ini1ospitable conditions Of the
4 ocean coast and that of the interior,
which is. subject to extremes OF heat
during the long summer season. The
lefty hills Of the Tamalpais range ef-
fectTely exclude the harsh winds and
fogs Of the coast. yet the CLOSE neigh
, borhod OF the seaboard has marked
influence n tempering the sultriness OF
+. the summer months The result is a
climate that is sunny. temperate and
uniform and ideal for the physical en-
5oyment Of life.
With the exception Of the rainy
periods of winter there is hardly day
when those of frailest constitutions
cannot seek the refreshing open air.
Aside from its sunny days, uniformity
and bracing- character of climate, there
IS also 8 subtle quality of the air OF
the valleys that experts have failed 70
classify which renders IL of special
benefit TO those suffering with. certain
ailments OF the respiratory organs.
transportation between San Fran
cisco and Marin county towns is pro-
vided for by the Northwestern Pacific
railroad. which operates one of the
finest and best equipped electric lines
between Sausalito and the several SUD-
urban cities referred to- previously
San Rafael. the terminus OF one OF the
i BRANCHES. of this electric line, is distant
onlyf 50 ninutes from San Francisco,
and Mn Valley. the other terminal.
snuezling at the base. of majestic
+ Mount Tamalpais, only - minutes. TIE
5 soadbed Of the Northwestern Pacific is
absolutely dustlesss t-being sprinkled
with crude Oil ss Ss.3ls -,
In addition to4he Sausalito route a
steam road is projected from Tiburon
on the other branch Of the peninsula
This likewise has large depot IN san
Rafael ana has contributed much to-
ward the rapid upbuilding Of the city.
sill sanotaer road is about to be
built Anto San Rafael. This IS TO be
known las the HotaliRg road and will
be constructed along the eastern shore
The company wifi IN ali probability es-
tablish yards at San Rafael, in which
event a valuable industrial feature will
have been added 10 the city
HAS CHARMING LOCATION -
charmiagly situated is Sausalite. the
terminus Of the ferry system connect
Ing Marin county and this city. The
city rises abruptly out ef the bay and
It's hiiIsides are dotted with handsome
homes. The hills also serve another
purpose, that Of protecting the two
towns from the assaults of the, Winds
and the fogs from the ocean It is not
an unusual sight to see anchored in
the protected cove Of Sausalito at times
some Of the largest Of Uncle SANS
battieships The revenue cutters make
the place their home station. and IN
consequence much of the social life Of
the city partakes Of military char
acter The San Francisco yacht club
also makes its home here and COM
petitive boat races and aquatic sports
are INDUCED IN the year. round The
location of the city has also made II an
sndalcement to many Of the residents TO
own pleasure crafts Of all descriptions.
The residents Of Sausaiito take great
pride IN calling attention 10 the lact
that there has never been so-calieo
boon" which placed the town upon
the Ddclr APSA-
stands. but the progress has been
steady and this fact is attested TO by
the general prosperity which is evident
in al quarters OF the city, by the
excellent stores, hotels and churches,
ali Of which combine to make Up an
enterprising town
VALLEY AT BASE OF MOUNTAIN
Noted for its pretty bungalows and
tts beautiful redwood trees. which have
been preserved TO this day with jeal-
Gus pride, Mil Valley. situated at the
base Of famous Mount Tamalpais. is
truly one OF natures garden spots.
The broad and winding streets of the
little town, skirted on each side by
the stately redwoods, with here and
there rustic bridges spanning clear
mountain streams, lend a picturesque
ness to the place which is not sur
passed in any part Of the country
Civici pride and loye OF homelife is
stamped indelibiy on the town and the
prosperity &and progress which its
& citizens enjoy is emphasized on every
hands The purity OF its water. air and
sanitation is reflected in the moral
character OF the Mil Valleyans. To
become convinced that they are a
healthy and happy people. one has but
70 see them. An electric lighting sys-
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