This event is in the past.It took place on May 20, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkStep into a wild slice of Bay Area history: the 1970s "Sausalito Houseboat Wars" pitted free-spirited artists against city officials in an epic battle over Richardson Bay. Author John Byrne Barry unpacks this fascinating clash of cultures with photos and stories you won't find in textbooks.
Marin history
author talk
waterfront history
1970s culture
Tips
đź“–author of Sausalito history books
âš“real 1970s artist vs. city hall conflict
MHM 2026 Speaker Series - Sausalito Houseboat Wars
San Rafael
Literature TalkLiterature TalkStep into a wild slice of Bay Area history: the 1970s "Sausalito Houseboat Wars" pitted free-spirited artists against city officials in an epic battle over Richardson Bay. Author John Byrne Barry unpacks this fascinating clash of cultures with photos and stories you won't find in textbooks.
Marin history
author talk
waterfront history
1970s culture
Tips
đź“–author of Sausalito history books
âš“real 1970s artist vs. city hall conflict
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