National Register of Historic Places

Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
January 31, 2001
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000287

About this property

Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park is a United States national historical park located in Richmond, California, near San Francisco. The park preserves and interprets the legacy of the United States home front during World War II, including the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards, the Victory ship SS Red Oak Victory, a tank factory, housing developments and other facilities built to support America's entry into World War II. In particular, the role of women and African-Americans in war industries is explored and honored. The park is a partnership park, meaning that no land or buildings are actually owned by the National Park Service, which only administers the park. The historical park was established in 2000, and bus tours began in 2007.

Location

Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
37.91110, -122.35889
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
Listed
0.1 mi
Richmond Shipyard Number Three
Listed
0.5 mi
SS Red Oak Victory (victory ship)
Industrial
0.5 mi
ROBERT GRAY (hydrographic survey vessel)
Industrial
1 mi
Nystrom Elementary School-The Maritime Building
Industrial
1.2 mi

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When was Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park listed on the National Register?

Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park?

Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park?

The period of significance for Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park is recorded as the industrial era.

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