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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 History   -   Oct 28, 2024 National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond
National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award – their highest national honor, in recognition of his work in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that has led the movement to save America'

Richmond History   -   Oct 17, 2024 35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area
35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area

All eyes were on Candlestick Park on a warm fall day 35 years ago, with most of the Bay Area focused on Game 3 of the World Series. The last thing on anyone's mind was an earthquake large enough to collapse a freeway and knock a section out

Richmond’s WWII icon, the SS Red Oak Victory, hosts anniversary fundraiser Saturday
Events   -   Nov 08, 2024 Richmond’s WWII icon, the SS Red Oak Victory, hosts anniversary fundraiser Saturday

Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the

by Linda Hemmila
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Events   -   Nov 08, 2024 Richmond’s WWII icon, the SS Red Oak Victory, hosts anniversary fundraiser Saturday
Richmond’s WWII icon, the SS Red Oak Victory, hosts anniversary fundraiser Saturday

Eighty years ago, just before being commissioned to the U.S. Navy, the SS Red Oak Victory was launched from Kaiser’s Richmond Shipyard. To commemorate this and help ensure the ship’s future preservation, a fundraiser will be held on November 9. The SS Red Oak Victory is the

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 28, 2024 National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond
National Trust's top honor goes to Tom Butt for decades of historic preservation in Richmond

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded former Richmond Mayor Tom Butt the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award – their highest national honor, in recognition of his work in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization that has led the movement to save America'

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 17, 2024 35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area
35 years ago, Loma Prieta earthquake shook the bay area

All eyes were on Candlestick Park on a warm fall day 35 years ago, with most of the Bay Area focused on Game 3 of the World Series. The last thing on anyone's mind was an earthquake large enough to collapse a freeway and knock a section out

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Oct 03, 2024 Ode to Rosie: celebrating Richmond's home-front history
Ode to Rosie: celebrating Richmond's home-front history

If you grew up in Richmond or lived here for a while, you are undoubtedly acquainted with the name Rosie. Perhaps you know someone who was a Rosie, maybe a neighbor or a grandparent, but at the very least, you probably know Rosie’s “we can do it” spirit, which

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Jul 30, 2024 Richmond's historic Winehaven: What now?
Richmond's historic Winehaven: What now?

Recently, the East Bay Regional Park District signed a letter of intent to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property in Richmond, leaving residents with many questions, including what will become of Winehaven, Richmond’s historic winery. EBRPD said the acquisition will ensure that the historic land will be preserved as

by Soren Hemmila & Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Feb 26, 2024 Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion
Pickleball debate continues as work commences at the Craneway Pavilion

The sight of materials and workers at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion last week once again resulted in sharing on social media as residents continue to argue over what is in store for one of the city’s most historic buildings. According to Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s chief of staff, Shiva

by Linda Hemmila
Richmond History   -   Jan 27, 2024 Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy
Unauthorized Craneway pickleball courts revive controversy

Reports of a pickleball net and tape marking a court at the Craneway Pavilion ignited new controversy in recent weeks, as residents once again debate the sport potentially taking up residency in one of Richmond's most historic buildings. Just after the new year, photos circulated on social media

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Jul 26, 2023 Pullman neighborhood's historic International Hotel now hosts old mattresses, garbage
Pullman neighborhood's historic International Hotel now hosts old mattresses, garbage

One of Richmond's important historical resources, destroyed in a massive fire earlier in the year, has become a dumping ground for old mattresses and assorted garbage. The Pullman Neighborhood's International Hotel burned down last April in a fire intense enough to quickly reduce the structure to

by Linda Hemmila
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