National Register of Historic Places

New Hotel Carquinez

Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
May 6, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000466

About this property

The New Hotel Carquinez or simply Hotel Carquinez is a registered historic place in Richmond, California. It is located in the Iron Triangle at 410 Harbor Way. It is named after the Carquinez Strait. The New Hotel Carquinez was the original name, and it was later changed to Hotel Don. The building currently functions as senior housing center. The hotel was the center of decision making for the city of Richmond prior to the construction of the Richmond Civic Center. National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California

Location

410 Harbour Way
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
37.93701, -122.36040

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Sources

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When was New Hotel Carquinez listed on the National Register?

New Hotel Carquinez was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1992.

What type of historic resource is New Hotel Carquinez?

New Hotel Carquinez is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for New Hotel Carquinez?

The period of significance for New Hotel Carquinez is recorded as the industrial era.

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