Project PRISM: Historic Resource Survey Report, Richmond, California

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From introduction: "Project PRISM (Preserve Richmond to Interpret & Support Memories) was an initiative sponsored by the City of Richmond Planning Division to expand knowledge of the historical and physical development of three of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, as well as encourage heritage tourism by identifying additional resources that could be incorporated into the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. The project was funded in part by a Preserve America grant provided by the National Park Service, and additional support was provided by the Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency. The core of Project PRISM encompassed the development of a historic context statement and reconnaissance-level survey of the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe and Coronado neighborhoods. As stated in the Project PRISM request for proposals: The goal of the project is two-fold; first, to compile a history of the physical development of each neighborhood and second, to organize and begin the process of identifying historic resources and/or properties located within the study area to pursue designation on the Richmond, California, and National Registers of Historic Places. This report discusses the fieldwork, documentation and findings of the Project PRISM Historic Resources Survey. It has been produced separately from the Project PRISM Historic Context Statement, which organizes the history and development of the Project PRISM survey area into a framework that facilitates identification and evaluation of historic properties. Together, these two documents provide complimentary information designed to help inform decision makers and stakeholders about existing and potential historic resources located within the boundaries of the Project PRISM area. The Project PRISM survey area is located in the western portion of the City of Richmond and encompasses several of the oldest developed neighborhoods within the city. The precise survey boundaries are irregular, but the overall area is roughly triangular in shape and bounded by the Southern Pacific railroad tracks on the east, the Richmond Parkway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks on the west, and I-580 West on the south (see map on following page). A small portion of the survey area also extends beyond the interstate to Wright Avenue, which forms the southernmost boundary. The survey boundaries were determined by the Richmond Planning Department in consultation with the Iron Triangle, Santa Fe and Coronado neighborhood councils." Funding for this project was provided in part through a 2007 Preserve America grant to the City of Richmond Planning Department (grant number 06-07-PA-3005) for the project Preserve Richmond to Interpret and Support Memories. The grant was administered by the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the program include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities.

Project PRISM: Historic Resource Survey Report, Richmond, California

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