Be the first to view new artwork releases, be notified of artist events and receive promotional offers.
Pierce Point Ranch Barn
Point Reyes National Seashore, California
Pierce Point Ranch, Point Reyes National Seashore, California
Year Photographed: 2024
Timeline of Pierce Ranch (Pierce Point Ranch)
1856: Part of the ranch's main house was constructed, making it the oldest surviving ranch house in the Point Reyes region, if not the entire coastal section of Marin County.
1858: The Shafter brothers sold a 2,200-acre tract of land at the end of Tomales Point to Solomon Pierce for $7,000. Pierce Ranch (also known as Pierce Point Ranch) was established and became the largest of four independent ranches on the Point Reyes peninsula.
Late 1800s: Pierce Ranch excelled in producing the finest quality butter. Goldberg, Bowen, and Company, a famous San Francisco fine food purveyor, purchased the entire butter production from the ranch during this period. By 1900, the Point Reyes region ranches were considered the best among California's 300 dairy ranches, with Pierce Ranch leading in product quality.
1878 & 1880: Pierce Ranch was recognized as an outstanding example of a dairy ranch in publications from these years.
1973: Pierce Ranch ceased operations as a dairy farm.
1980: The National Park Service began rehabilitating the ranch core, citing it as the best example of an 1800s West Marin dairy ranch.
1985: Pierce Ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The ranch was subsequently opened to the public as an interpretive site, showcasing the highest degree of integrity of early buildings in its physical complex among the ranches of the Point Reyes peninsula and nearby Olema Valley. Pierce Ranch remains the least altered and least modernized physical complex of ranch buildings in the area.
Standard: Canson Infinity Fine Art Print - Ready To Frame
Canson Infinity prints are printed on 100% museum-grade cotton papers with a matte or lustre finish which has the vibrancy of glossy papers without the reflections. With a high Dmax, Canson prints have rich colors and deep blacks. At 310 gsm, these fine art prints feel substantial when held and is one of the most archival papers on the market with a rating of over 200 years.
Each print features a one-inch white border around the live image area to provide maximum flexibility while framing. Loose prints are the ideal choice for interior designers or collectors who plan to work with a professional framer. I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise.
I can either ship directly to you or your framer of choice. Free shipping within the United States. Please contact me for Canada & international shipping fees.
Select a print size:
Gallery-Quality: ChromaLuxe Metal Edge Mount - Ready To Hang
Dye-sublimation ChromaLuxe metal prints have excellent contrast and saturation which make for a modern, eye-catching fine art photography print. ChromaLuxe prints are weather-resistant and the most durable print substrate available which make them ideal for high-traffic locations including hospitals, hotels, offices and restaurants.
My ChromaLuxe metal prints come with a glossy finish featuring vibrant, saturated colors. The edge mount frame is 1.3" thick and comes ready to hang. The back of the print includes my signature backstamp. I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise.
Free shipping within the United States up to 72". Please contact me for Canada & international shipping fees.
Select a print size:
Museum-Quality: TruLife® Acrylic Face Mount Print - Ready To Hang
The most luxurious of fine art prints, TruLife® Acrylic face mount prints have a 3d-like appearance due to the print being sandwiched between museum-quality acrylic and a solid backer medium. The paper is specifically made for face mounted prints and features a pearl-like luminescence. When light hits the acrylic, it refracts through the artwork and gives off an appearance of having been illuminated from within. These are the most vibrant and detailed prints I offer. Acrylic prints are best suited for hanging in homes.
I custom sign all individual prints with a digital signature for provenance unless requested otherwise
This hand-polished, ready-to-hang print includes a 1/8" acrylic face mount with a clear acrylic or Comatex backing and a back mounted floating frame.
Free shipping within the United States up to 72". Please contact me for Canada & international shipping fees.
Select a print size: