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Local Richmond History
Local History at the Richmond Public Library
Usage of the Local History Collection is available by appointment. The collection is closed after 5:00 p.m.
and access is limited on Saturdays.
Local History Links
The following information and resources are available at the Richmond Public Library
Chevron Refinery
Environmental Justice Case Study: West County Toxics & The Chevron Refinery
East Brother Light Station Website
Ford Building
Historical Photos
Photo collection of Black entrepreneurial and cultural life in North Richmond, 1940 - 1970
Mapping Richmond's World War II Homefront
Point Richmond
Brief History of Point Richmond
Point Richmond History Association
Richmond -- History
Whitnah, Joseph. A History of Richmond, California: The city that grew from a rancho
An Exploration of Our History: North Richmond pt. 2 video
An Exploration of Our History: North Richmond pt. 3 video
The Official California Negro Directory & Classified Buyers Guide
A 1942 -1943 publication that contains residential and business listings for California, Oregon and Washington
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter Project
Rosie the Riveter Website
San Francisco Chronicle article about Rosie the Riveter (Oct 4, 1996)
Waterfront
Brooks Island Regional Preserve
Winehaven Winery
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