SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KRON) — Police are investigating a suspected arson on the former Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael.
It is vacant now, but it surely was a well-liked restaurant and music venue owned by Phil Lesh — a founding member of the Grateful Lifeless. KRON4 spoke with longtime prospects saddened to be taught somebody could have tried to burn the place down, particularly lower than 5 months after Lesh died.
The San Rafael Fireplace Division (SRFD) investigators consider the hearth was deliberately set right here after discovering a gasoline container close by. They are saying it seems somebody poured fuel alongside the facet of the constructing earlier than igniting it. Individuals who dwell close by say this hearth may have burned down one thing irreplaceable: years of recollections.
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“When I heard the news I figured I’d just snoop around and survey the damage,” stated longtime Terrapin Crossroads buyer Dave Clark. “It could have been a lot worse.”
Clark says he is grateful to see the previous Terrapin Crossroads nonetheless standing after it caught fireplace early Sunday morning.
Witnesses reported seeing the flames from throughout The Canal at Montecito Plaza. San Rafael firefighters responded to Yacht Membership Drive simply after 4 a.m. and put out the hearth inside quarter-hour. Nobody was injured.
Whereas the constructing is vacant now, for almost 10 years it was house to a beloved restaurant and music venue run by Phil Lesh — a founding member and bassist of the Grateful Lifeless.
“I went with my wife. So funny we went there all day to stand in line it was real great, it was a great place to enjoy music,” stated longtime Terrapin Crossroads buyer Jason Good.
The venue shut down through the pandemic, and Lesh died in October. A memorial nonetheless stays on the property.
“Beautiful tile work here. When Phil passed there was a beautiful tribute here some of it is still remaining,” Clark stated. “There were remembrances on the board, stickers, and photos.”
The hearth broken a part of the south facet wall and a portion of the previous restaurant kitchen. Activated sprinkler heads induced water harm inside.
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Clark says he nonetheless has hope this property will in the future re-open as a music venue.
“It’s not nearly as bad as I thought it might be,” Clark stated. “It’s not that severe. I would hope that someone would revitalize this place at some point. If I win the lottery or have a benefactor, I’d love to be a part of it.”
The price of damages just isn’t recognized but. At one level, this iconic property was being offered for $4.9 million. It is unclear what the long run holds for it now.
For now, police are investigating the suspected arson, and no arrests have been made but
