Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

The World War II Home Front is a significant chapter in America(e2)(80)(997320)history. Fully engaged in winning World War II, American women, minorities, and men worked toward a common goal in a manner that has been unequaled since. Women affectionately known as "Rosies" helped change industry and had sweeping and lasting impacts. Richmond, California played a significant and nationally recognized part in the World War II Home Front. The four Richmond shipyards, with their combined 27 shipways, produced 747 ships, more than any other shipyard complex in the country. Richmond was home to 56 different war industries, more than any other city of its size in the United States. The city grew nearly overnight from 24,000 people to 100,000 people, overwhelming the available housing stock, roads, schools, businesses and community services.

1111 Jackson Street
Suite 700
Oakland, CA 94607
510 232-5050 - Headquarters

By Plane
Oakland Internartional Airport
San Jose International Airport
San Francisco International Airport

By Car
Sacramento - Take Interstate 80 West to Cutting Blvd., exit towards I-580 San Rafael. Take Cutting Blvd. 1.4 miles. Turn left onto S. 23rd. St. .2 miles. Stay straight to go onto Marina Bay Pkwy.

San Francisco - Take Interstate 80 Bay Bridge East, 11 miles. Exit to I-580 W towards Richmond/San Rafael, .3 miles. Exit Marin Bay/S. 23rd Se. exit. Turn left, .5 miles.

Oakland - Take Interstate 80 East, 8 miles. Exit to I-580 W towards Richmond/San Rafael, .3 miles. Exit Marin Bay/S. 23rd Se. exit. Turn left, .5 miles.

Climate can vary from mild and warm to windy and chilly at any time of the year. Visitors should wear layers since the climate can change very quickly. The Bay Area is known for its microclimates which can change dramatically. The warmest months tend to be September and October. November to April or May is considered the rainy season. The average annual temperature is 62.5F (16.9C).

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Biking
• Boating
• Educational Programs
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Kayaking

Recommended Activities
Parks and Public Spaces Open the Public
(e2)(80)(a2)Rosie the Riveter Memorial
(e2)(80)(a2)Sheridan Observation Point
(e2)(80)(a2)S.S. Red Oak Victory
(e2)(80)(a2)Liberty Ship Memorial at Vincent Park
(e2)(80)(a2)Shimada Friendship Park
(e2)(80)(a2)Site are connected by the Bay Trail

The Richmond Museum of History will continue to preserve important artifacts such as the S.S. Red Oak Victory, and make them available for public education and enjoyment.

Oral Histories
One of the first priorities is to record the experiences and stories of the people who lived and worked in Richmond during World War II.

COMING SOON
In several years the Rosie the Riveter / World War II Home Front National Historical Park will begin to take shape.

Visitor and Education Center - The renovation and development of a visitor and education center is planned as part of mixed-use Ford Assembly Building. Planning and design of this center will be a high priority.

General Management Plan -
The National Park Service will soon begin work on a General Management Plan. This plan will spell out in greater detail a management approach for protecting park resources, educational and interpretive opportunities, and visitor services should be offered.