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The City of Richmond is offering an unprecedented opportunity for developers to enter into public/private partnerships with the City to rehabilitate several historic buildings on the Richmond Waterfront. These buildings have unmatched views of San Francisco Bay and the additional prestige of being part of Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park - Details >>
The headquarters of the Rosie the Riveter World War II / Home Front National Historical Park is located in the interim Richmond City Hall at 1401 Marina Way South, Suite C. Park staff have developed interim exhibits for the lobby.
The phone number for the Superintendent's Office is 510-307-8702 - the fax number is 510-232-5504.

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call 1-800-497-6743 or click HERE

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Norman Rockwell's Post Magazine cover illustration of Rosie the Riveter was auctioned by Sotheby's for $4,959,500 - Read more.....
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Updated on April 16, 2008
Rosie / WWII Home Front Store

The National League of Cities has designated Richmond a finalist in the 2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence competition - See Details >>
Major Donors needed for Maritime Child Care Center rehabilitation (Maritime History Center for Working Families)
We are now only $377,000 short !
See details on our latest grant for $2 million >>

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If you or someone you know has a World War II Home Front story, please click HERE

"Richmond Welders"
Courtesy of the Family of Margaret Fong.


The following sites are OPEN to the Public.

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  • Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park: The first national memorial to honor and interpret American women's contributions to the WWII home front. The memorial is in a public park and is open every day during daylight hours.
  • "Shipyard Stories" in Barbara & Jay Vincent Park: An artwork using historic photos and oral histories to illustrate daily life for Richmond shipyard workers.
  • Bay Trail Markers: This series of eight sculptural markers traces World War II history along the path of the Richmond Bay Trail - once the site of Kaiser Shipyards.
  • S.S. Red Oak Victory Ship: Built at Kaiser Shipyard #1, this 455-foot long ship carried munitions and cargo during WWII. Named after the Iowa town that lost the highest percentage of its sons on the battlefront, the ship is being restored by the Richmond Museum Association. The ship is open to visitors during certain hours and by appointment. Directions and contact phone numbers can be found on the website www.ssredoakvictory.org
  • Shipyard No. 3: The only Richmond shipyard built as a permanent facility, Shipyard No. 3 currently includes five historic buildings (machine and sheet metal shops, general warehouse, cafeteria, and first aid station) and five graving/dry docks.
  • John J. Sheridan Observation Point: This observation point is adjacent to the Ford assembly Building and the entrance to Harbor Channel. Richmond Shipyard No. 3 is across the channel.


The following sites are NOT open to the public.
Interpretation is under development.

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  • Ford Assembly Building: During WWII, this vast building converted from automobile to jeep production. The WWII Home Front Visitor/Educational Center, to be housed in the waterfront portion of the building, will provide orientation and education programs and exhibits about Richmond and other home front sites around the United States.
  • Kaiser Field Hospital: This building was used for health care for workers. One of the lasting programs in Kaiser's efforts to boost worker productivity and retention, the pre-paid health plan that became Kaiser Permanente was established here in Richmond.
  • Maritime and Powers Child Development Centers: These structures were originally built to serve families working in Richmond's home front industries and have been in continuous use as daycare facilities since the war.
  • Atchison Village: This 450-unit development served as housing for war workers. Now a mutual housing cooperative, the neighborhood retains much of its WWII-era appearance.

Rosie the Riveter Trust
(ID # 94-3335350)
117 Park Place, Richmond, CA 94801
info@rosietheriveter.org