Hamlet: 1844-1988: A History of 'Jensen's Oyster Beds' Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California

摘要

Hamlet, one of the oldest settlements on Tomales Bay, held a prominent position in the early days of western Marin County. As a flag stop on the North Pacific Coast Railroad, Hamlet was a shipping point for dairy products, poultry and fish from the northern half of Tomales Bay; it had a long life as a favorite recreation spot and appeared on virtually all of the maps of the area; it was the site of a stone, a dairy, a satellite plant of one of the most respected fish canning companies in the state, and of one of the earliest and longest-lived oyster beds on the Bay. At Hamlet lived Coast Miwok Indians, Marin County pioneers, families, respected businessmen and women, artists and craftspeople, and it had its own share of eccentric characters. For such a small place Hamlet has a many-faceted and captivating history. The report presents the history of Hamlet, descriptions and photos of buildings and historic resources; map and a bibliography.