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Launched in 1944, and commissioned as the USS Red Oak Victory ship, the Red Oak is the only vessel built by the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California that is being restored. This last remaining Boulder Class Victory saw service in the World War II, Korea and Vietnam has the distinction of being the only ship operated by both military and civilian personnel during career.
SS Red Oak Victory is a U.S. Victory ship of the Boulder Victory-class cargo ship used in the Second World War. She was preserved to serve as a museum ship in Richmond, California, and is managed by the Richmond Library of History and located near the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. She was one of 534 Victories built during World War II, but one of only a few of these ships to be transferred from the Merchant Marine to the United States Navy. She was named after Red Oak, Iowa, which suffered disproportionate casualties in early World War II battles. Montgomery County ranked third among Iowa counties in World War II casualties per capita. The ship was active during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
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Consists of Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park, a visitor center in the Oil House, the Ford Assembly Plant, a museum and WWII shipyard, preserving and interpreting the stories and places of America's home front response to World War II.
The Golden State Railroad Museum consists of 10,000 square feet (1,000 square meters) of detailed, intricate O, HO, and N scale train tracks. You will find 3 large railroad tracks, constructed and owned by the EBMES, with models of various landmarks along California's railroad system. Also has some informational signs about railroad engineering and construction. The more you look, the more there is to notice. Fun for small kids or if you're into model trains. Open Saturdays and Sundays, but the trains usually only run on Sundays.
A number of historic buildings and the friendly, pint-sized Point Richmond History Museum.
Fairy Houses
Lots of intricate little fairy houses in and around the trees lining both sides of the street. A mysterious and delightful public art installation to add some magic and whimsy to your day.
Community theater with 100 seats, located in Point Richmond on the east shore of the bay. The Masquers playhouse has been producing and showing plays for the last 50 years. They show 5 productions year round.