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CORTE MADERA
HERITAGE & HISTORY ARCHIVES

A Home for our Town's History

We worked to ensure our new Town Hall will include space for the new Corte Madera Heritage and History Archives, a treasure trove of materials documenting the delightful history of our Town that will be available to the public both in-person and online.

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OUR MISSION

To initiate and provide support for events, public facilities, projects, programs, and services that improve the quality of life in Corte Madera, build community spirit and enhance Corte Madera’s small-town character.

HERITAGE & HISTORY ARCHIVE

We worked to ensure that our new Town Hall will include space for the new Corte Madera Heritage and History Archives, a treasure trove of materials documenting the delightful history of our town that will be available to the public both in-person and online.

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OUR

PROJECTS

We work in partnership with Town government and local volunteer organizations to make good things happen.

COMMUNITY CENTER PATIO

We partnered with the Lions Club and the Beautification Committee to accomplish a major renovation of the Community Center patio garden and transform a former storage area into a welcoming new entrance from the parking lot.

Corte Madera Community Center Patio

TOWN PARK PLAZA

We led the planning and fundraising for construction of an attractive outdoor gathering place across from the Community Center and adjacent to Cafe Verde and Town Park.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors - NRG Mobile Disaster Unit
Neighbors Helping Neighbors

When Corte Madera began establishing Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs) a few years ago, the Foundation purchased and equipped two Mobile Disaster Units for NRG use as Incident Command sites at the Cove School and Neil Cummins School.

History of Corte Madera book

History of Corte Madera

We published a book that includes 280 historic photographs, interesting facts, amusing anecdotes, and perceptive overviews that contribute to understanding and enjoying Corte Madera.

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