Nov 30, 2017
Richmond, California: A City of Pride and Purpose. When one
hears about the City of Richmond, they could not be faulted if the
first images that came to mind centered around crime and violence.
But that is not the full story of Richmond. The City of Richmond is
endowed with a long, rich history that plays an important role in
our own country’s history. Here to shed some more light on
Richmond’s proud history is Melinda
McCrary of the Richmond History Museum. A very educational
episode while we enjoyed a 2016 Unruly Rampant Chardonnay available
at Bevmo for $17. This wine is buttery and a classic California
Chardonnay that will rival the big boys | Guest: http://bit.ly/2AFJaS1 | Wine: http://bit.ly/2AHNWhJ
Address: 400 Nevin Rd. Richmond,
CA Hours: Wed- Sun
1-4pm
Museum Website:
richmondmuseum.org
Admission: Adults $5, Students/ Seniors $3
Kids get in Free
Starting with the wine
- Unruly Ramport Chardonnay
- From Mendocino
- Can be bought at BevMo
Getting started
- Lived in Richmond for the past 8 years, originally from
Chicago
- Fell in love with the architecture/ style of Richmond
Saving Historical Buildings
- Old Mechanics Bank Building
- Brick Buildings across from Nevin Park
Museum
- Director of the Museum
- Interests in past and contemporary Richmond
- Started as intern, moved up in 5 years
Talk about the Museum
- Carnegie Library until 1949, became a branch library in the
50’s or 60’s
- Remolded late 70’s into a museum
Richmond Prior to WWII
- Ohlone Indians lived along Bayshore
- Mexican Government take over
- Americans move in during the Gold Rush
Geographical Situation
- Lots of room for ports
- Industrial companies wanted space on the Bay
- Richmond soon became a wine haven, leader in wine
production
After WWII
- Shipyards closing led to loss of 75,000 jobs
- No pay discrimination
- Hilltop Mall another blow to Richmond economy
- Pricing out and gentrification
Back to the Museum
- Panoramic Photo: Picture taken in 1914, shows past agriculture
climate
- WWII brought a lot more homes
3 Significant Events
1: Francisco Castro arrives in Richmond, first European
settlement
2: Richmond Refinery established in early 1900’s
- Led to arrival of Standard Oil/ Chevron, Railroad
3: Denzal Dahl Murder in 1968, led to increased Black Panther
movement in Richmond
- Protests in Sacramento, Regan governor at the time
Crime in Richmond
- Media fatigue on crime
- Changing the narrative
Admissions and Donating
Research Room
- Lots of old books, maps
- Anyone allowed to use for research
- Records date back to 1908, been collecting since 1951
Exhibits
- 1931 Model A Ford- one of the first off the assembly line
- purchased by museum for $1
- mint condition, fully restored
- Old Reed Boat- part of Native American Exhibit
- Working on updating it, will be interactive
- Developing/ restoring old black and white photos
Location/ Hours/ Website/ Wrap up