Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Richmond, CA
A National Historical Park preserving the history of Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards and the World War II home front. The Craneway Pavilion and remnants of the shipyard infrastructure line the waterfront. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial along the Marina Bay shoreline features an art installation with steel and landscaping.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- afternoon
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- widedetaillandscape
- Best Seasons
- springsummerfallwinter
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