Lyford House constructed at Richardson Bay, Tiburon (1876)

The Lyford House, a Victorian residence in Tiburon, California, was constructed in 1876. It served as the home of Benjamin Lyford, a former Union Army doctor, and his wife Hilarita. Although originally situated at Strawberry Point, the structure now occupies the Verall parcel near Richardson Bay, retaining its historical significance as a landmark associated with the Reed family land grant.

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Background. Benjamin Lyford, born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, served as a doctor in the Union Army. He married Hilarita Reed, daughter of John Reed, an Irish immigrant who received the Rancho Corte Madera del Presidio. That rancho today comprises the peninsula incorporating Tiburon, Belvedere, and much of southern Marin County, providing the present-day context for the house's location.

Construction. The house was built in 1876 as a Victorian-style residence. While it currently occupies the Verall parcel, historical records indicate it was originally constructed at a different location known as Strawberry Point. The structure is recognized for its architectural style and historical significance, being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location. The Lyford House is situated in Tiburon, an incorporated town in Marin County, California, on the Tiburon Peninsula. This peninsula extends south into San Francisco Bay. The house is associated with Richardson Bay, a shallow arm of the bay managed by a regional agency involving Tiburon, Belvedere, and other municipalities.

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