Richmond has an extensive and endlessly fascinating history! It has many stories to tell, from its early days as a burgeoning industrial powerhouse through two world wars and to the present day; come explore Richmond's history with us!
Richmond History
Richmond has an extensive and endlessly fascinating history! It has many stories to tell, from its early days as a burgeoning industrial powerhouse through two world wars and to the present day; come explore Richmond's history with us!
Richmond’s waterfront has a new public gathering place with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and the region’s active port, as city leaders tout the recently completed Portside Observation Point as part of efforts to balance industrial activity and public access along the city’s shoreline.
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Demolition crews have begun clearing non-original materials from a historic World War II-era cafeteria at Richmond's Point Potrero Marine Terminal as part of efforts to preserve one of the city's significant wartime structures.
The City of Richmond awarded a $113,000 contract to Greentech Industry Inc.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village.
Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village.
Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
Richmond’s waterfront has a new public gathering place with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and the region’s active port, as city leaders tout the recently completed Portside Observation Point as part of efforts to balance industrial activity and public access along the city’s shoreline.
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Demolition crews have begun clearing non-original materials from a historic World War II-era cafeteria at Richmond's Point Potrero Marine Terminal as part of efforts to preserve one of the city's significant wartime structures.
The City of Richmond awarded a $113,000 contract to Greentech Industry Inc.
The non-profit organization that oversees Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station is currently seeking funds to complete much-needed repairs to both the station's pier and gangway, and is seeking donations to help cover the cost.
East Brother Light Station, Inc. (www.ebls.org), announced on Wednesday
Several structures at Richmond’s Point Potrero Marine Terminal are in poor to critical condition and require urgent repairs, according to an initial engineering assessment presented to the Richmond City Council on Tuesday.
Damilola Taiwo, a structural engineer with Moffatt & Nichol, said the goal is to assess the condition
Attorneys for the City of Richmond's Surplus Property Authority (SPA) have filed a new unlawful detainer (UD) case against waterfront winery and event space Riggers Loft Wine Company, citing the business's most recent failure to pay rent.
The new case, now before the Contra Costa County
This Saturday, the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will offer a ranger-led tour that will teach visitors about manufacturing and the importance of the Ford Assembly Plant during and after World War II.
Manufacturing Pride Through Perseverance: A Look at the History of the Ford Assembly
The Brickyard Landing Owners Association will offer historic Richmond-made bricks to Richmond non-profits and civic organizations at an event slated for January.
The bricks are what's left of the historic chimney and kiln, which were once part of the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, which had to be demolished
