A R K R O W S H O P S
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Historic Ark Row
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Ark Row, former houseboats on Tiburon Lagoon before it was filled in the 1940s, now houses restaurants and shops along upper Main Street
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Featured Shops & Restaurants
Visit some of our featured Ark Row Chamber of Commerce members |
ABOUT ARK ROW
The rest of Main Street is known as "Ark Row" because of the 1890s recreational houseboat lifestyle enjoyed in Belvedere Cove by sea captains, Bohemian artists, and summer residents from San Francisco. In winter, the arks anchored in the lagoon. After 1900, the craze for arks waned. Some were docked along the lagoon shorelines and converted to permanent local housing. Part of the filled-in lagoon became a parking lot behind the shops . |
 
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Windsor Vineyards
Tiburon Tasting Room
72 Main
Complimentary Wine Tasting daily: 10-6. California's #3 award winner; over 40 wines to choose among. We ship personalized gifts.
800-214-9463
Ron Skellenger, manager
(415) 435-3113
800-214-9463
rskellenger@windsorvineyards.com
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72 Main Street
FLEMING ROOMING HOUSE 1918
Mid-1880s structure affixed to pilings in early 1900s. Mrs. Fleming, lived in a first floor apartment and rented rooms to railroad workers checked carefully "for their good character." Outside spiral gingerbread staircase added in 1957
See map item #9 |
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Ruth Livingston Studio
74 Main
Established in 1980.Located on Ark Row our offices include our design studio, a gallery our custom designed furniture, unique accessories and works of art.
Ruth Livingston, Owner
(415) 435-5264
f: 415-435-5361
rlstudio@ruthlivingston.com
ruthlivingston.com
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104 Main Street
THE ARK 1895
Typical ark of 4 rooms and kitchen. Dwelling 90% original with flat roof, bead and reel molding and slender Corinthian columns. Two arks are stacked one on top of the other (104A & 104B)
See map item #10 |
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Giftique
76 Main
Known for our fantastic selection of greeting cards and fun, unusual gifts, handbags and accessories
Roxanne Horn
(415) 435-6630
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112 Main Street
COTTAGE 1890
Secret staircase led to hidden cupboard between floors for safekeeping of illicit liquor. To escape revenuers, the rumrunner could exit by the back door to a boat waiting on the lagoon.
See map item #12 |
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Gallery 108
82 Main
Nina Gerrety
(415) 435-2511
gallery108@aol.com
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116 Main Street 1895
Here are two arks, one on top of the other, 116 and 116A Main Street. This "double ark," has an unusual arched roof and four fine Corinthian capitals. Visual remains of tar and planks indicate lower level was once also an ark.
See map item #12
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Tiburon Fine Art Gallery
84 Main
Has now moved to
The Art Bar at 34 Main Street
www.theartbar.us
Deborah Molinar
415 435-5999
Representing both local and international artists, we offer original paintings, photographs, limited edition prints, sculpture, unique jewelry, glass and collectibles.
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COTTAGE
Served as artists' studio. Possible 1927 residence of Selden Connor Gile (1877-1947), important California landscape painter and leader of the "Society of Six," a group of California impressionists.
Located at 120 Main Street on Ark Row.
Circa 1890
See map item #13 |
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Keith Bartel Goldsmith
86A Main Street
(415) 435-6238
Twenty five years experience, personal service, custom designed fine jewelry, expert craftsmanship, platinum, gold, precision stone setting, quality gemstones, pearls, jewelry repairs, appraisals. |
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122 Main Street
RANCH BUILDING 1870's
Oldest building on Ark Row, a former shed on a Tiburon Peninsula ranch. U.S. Centennial (1876) wallpaper uncovered on basement ceiling during remodelling. Saltbox design added later.
See map item #14 |
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Eva Claiborne Skin Institute
86B Main Street
(415) 497-3635
info@evaclaiborne.org
www.evaclaiborne.org
Eva is from Hungary with over 25 years experience offering personalized Skin Care, Spa Body Therapies by using the latest techniques and the finest European products. Her goal is 100% satisfaction.
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MAIN STREET DRAWBRIDGE SITE 1880's
Several different drawbridges have linked Tiburon's Main Street to Belvedere's Beach Road until 1930s. The raising of the drawbridge for arks and boats to go from winter harbor on the lagoon to summer fun on the Cove began the tradition of "Opening Day on the Bay," a spring parade of watercraft.
See map item #15
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52 Beach Road
SOCIAL SALOON FROM S.S. CHINA 1866
Victorian social saloon from passenger and cargo side-wheel steamer that plied between San Francisco, Japan and China. Salvaged when the ship burned for scrap metal in Tiburon Cove in 1886, the saloon was barged to Belvedere Cove beach. A residence for 90 years, then restored by Landmarks Society and is now a maritime museum. Open 1-4 p.m., Sundays & Wednesdays, April through October
see map item #15 |
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Schoenberg Guitars
106 Main
Our own line of top quality, tradition-based Schoenberg guitars, and the store in which they, along with examples of other top builders of today and yesterday are sold and repaired. Joe Miller teaches private lessons and classes, and concerts and workshops are held.
(415) 789-0846
eric@om28.com
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Matilda Bos Design Studio
108 Main
Matilda Bos Design Studio is inspired by a love of collectables, old & new. We offer design services, custom upholstery, art, sculpture, accessories and more.
Leanne Madler, Owner
(415) 789 1761
f: 415-789-1743
MatildaBos@yahoo.com |
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Ark Row Main Street The Boulevard The Cove
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