Richmond in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First City Hall of Richmond

210 Washington Avenue, Built in 1908

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2020

1. First City Hall of Richmond Marker

Inscription. Often referred to as Nicholl City Hall, John Nicholl located his offices upstairs, leasing the ground floor to the city for $50 a month from 1909 to 1915. The building, was purchased in 1922 by the Point Masonic Lodge, and remained under its ownership for over 70 years. Meetings were held upstairs with the social hall sharing the downstairs with the storefront hair salon since the the mid '40's. The building was seismically strengthened and converted to office and commercial space in 2002.

Erected by Point Richmond History Association Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 37° 55.571′ N, 122° 23.175′ W. Marker is in Richmond, California, in Contra Costa County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and West Richmond Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Washington Avenue, Richmond CA 94801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco

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Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bank of Richmond (a few steps from this marker); The Critchett Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richmond Supply Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Lady of Mercy Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Westside Improvement Club (about 400 feet away); "The Sentinel" (about 400 feet away); By Land and By Sea (approx. 0.4 miles away); El Toro (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

First City Hall of Richmond and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2020

2. First City Hall of Richmond and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.