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Early Days of Mill Valley: 1834-1900

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In 1834 Irish expat John T. Reed received the first land grant in Marin – Rancho Corte Madera del Presidio which spanned nearly 5,000 acres. Four…

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Mill Valley Historical Society Reviews

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A collection of the Reviews published by the Mill Valley Historical Society from 1979 through 2009.

Also included in this collection are three…

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Early Days of Mill Valley: 1901 to Present Day

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The 20th Century was a time of great change for Mill Valley. The early 1900s brought about paved streets, new schools and churches, and community…

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100 Facts / 100 Days

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A Countdown to the Library's 100th Birthday
This summer, we'll fete the Library's 100th birthday with a celebration in Old Mill Park. To gear up for…

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100 Years of the Mill Valley Public Library

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Mill Valley’s first library opened in 1904 in a room in the Outdoor Art Club. Locals got the library’s burgeoning collection started by donating…

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Weird Weather and Natural Disasters

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Most of us do not think about disasters until they strike. A severe or heavy rainstorm, coupled with a high tide, can quickly turn Miller Avenue,…

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