Marin Pipeline near San Rafael Bridge

Photograph

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Exhibit Envoy

Name/Title

Marin Pipeline near San Rafael Bridge

Entry/Object ID

FETE.087

Description

Droughts and Floods (1976-1977 Drought)

Collection

Marin History Museum

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Sintra

Height

10 in

Width

15 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Marin Pipeline near San Rafael Bridge, c. 1982 Photographer unknown Courtesy Marin History Museum, P1999.866 When the 1976-1977 drought dried up reservoirs and surface water resources, Marin County had trouble supplying water to its residents. In June of 1977, an emergency pipeline was built across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, visible in the background here. The pipeline supplied parts of the county with water from the Delta.