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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SA9_clay-kilns-brick_Richmond-CA.html
Only expansive brown mudflats, backed by rolling hills ablaze with orange poppies in the spring, were found here at Brickyard Cove until the Santa Fe Railway came to Ferry Point in the early 1900s, three brick manufacturing companies arrived. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S9Z_by-land-and-by-sea_Richmond-CA.html
San Francisco Bay is known for more than its great beauty. Its large estuary, where sea water mixes with huge river flows, is also a major port. Richmond's deep natural waterfront lent itself to early industrial development. Augustin Macdonald r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S9S_bank-of-richmond_Richmond-CA.html
In 1902 the Bank of Richmond occupied the main floor. The upstairs offices housed the early phone exchange. Richmond's first paper, 'The Point Richmond Record' was published by Lyman Naugle in the basement. In 1910 the building was remodeled and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S9R_womens-westside-improvement-club_Richmond-CA.html
Established July 7, 1908, for the purpose of improving the quality of life in Point Richmond, the Women's Westside Improvement Club is responsible for the original Indian statue fountain, a reading room that became the Westside Branch Library, thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S9Q_the-sentinel_Richmond-CA.html
Dedicated October 20, 1984 Mayor Thomas J. Corcoran City of Richmond, California History of the Indian Statue The first Indian statue was commissioned and dedicated at this site in 1909 by the Women's Westside Improvement Club. Lost to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY2M_the-critchett-hotel_Richmond-CA.html
160 Washington Avenuesite ofThe Critchett HotelBuilt in 1900 - 25 roomsOften called "Mechanics Hotel" This was a first class hotel with a splendid dining hall built and owned by Frank Critchett. The land was donated by John Nicholl to provide h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXM7_the-richmond-supply-company-building_Richmond-CA.html
This building was built in 1903 at 139 West Richmond Avenue by J.Q. Black who supplied the area with coal, wood, hay, and grain. Robert Dornan Sr. bought the building in 1909 and added the service of moving goods. In 1911 he bought a truck and …
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