Macdonald Avenue - Richmond WWII Home Front

One of the five Macdonald Avenue landmarks.

Photo: Annamarie Morel

Quick Facts

Location:

Richmond, California

MANAGED BY:

City of Richmond California

Main Street - Richmond, California

History and Landmarks
The Macdonald Landmarks are a series of sculptural interpretive markers designed to share the history of Macdonald Avenue—Richmond’s historic “Main Street.” The five markers describe the Avenue’s many evolutions, including its important role as the heart of the city during World War II, when Richmond was home to the nation’s largest shipbuilding effort. These and the Bay Trail markers were developed by historian Donna Graves with designers Mayer/Reed.

 

• Audio Stop: Macdonald Avenue

  
  

  This audio program gives a brief overview of the Macdonald Landmarks on Macdonald Avenue.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Luther Bailey

  Audio Transcript

  The Macdonald Landmarks are a series of sculptural interpretive markers designed to share the history of Macdonald Avenue—Richmond’s historic “Main Street.” The five markers describe the Avenue’s many evolutions, including its important role as the heart of the city during World War II, when Richmond was home to the nation’s largest shipbuilding effort. These and the Bay Trail markers were developed by historian Donna Graves with designers Mayer/Reed.