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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Brickyard Cove

Brickyard Cove is a body of water in the Brickyard Cove neighborhood of the Point Richmond area of Richmond, California. The cove is situated between the Harbor Channel, a deepwater shipping channel that connects the San Francisco Bay with the Port of Richmond and the mainland. The cove is located between Point Potrero and Ferry Point. A marina is located in the cove and the Red Oak Victory part of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Homefront National Historic Park is docked in the western end of the cove.

The Brickyard Marina at Brickyard Cove

Brickyard Cove was once home to Richmond Brick Company. Richmond Brick Company used the area to create bricks used to build various structures in "Point Richmond" and various other structures on the East Coast. The "Bee-Hive" Kilns are still present onsite. Richmond Brick Company was owned by the "Sevy Family". 37°54′28″N 122°23′14″W / 37.907703°N 122.387194°W / 37.907703; -122.387194

Brickyard Cove History

Originally inhabited by the Ohlone people, European settlers first utilized the area for cattle grazing and as a fishing outpost.

As Richmond began to industrialize in the late 19th century, the cove gained prominence for its brick manufacturing, which gave the area its name. The abundant local clay was ideal for brickmaking, a critical component in San Francisco’s and surrounding cities’ development. The demand for sturdy building materials was skyrocketing during the region’s rapid urbanization and recovery from significant events like the 1906 earthquake. The bricks produced here helped rebuild and expand the growing metropolis, providing the foundations for many iconic buildings and paving the way for future developments.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brickyard Cove
  2. ^ Expert, Search (2024-04-22). "History of Brickyard Cove in Richmond". The Brickyard Marina. Retrieved 2025-01-02.