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| refnum = 92000313<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="noe">[http://www.noehill.com/contracosta/nat1992000313.asp Historic Places in Contra Costa County], retrieved September 4, 2007</ref>
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'''Alvarado Park''' (formerly Grand Canyon Park<ref name="rhist">[http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/nationalregister.htm Historic Places], Richmond Museum of History, retrieved September 4, 2007</ref>) is a subsection of [[Wildcat Canyon Regional Park]] in [[Richmond, California]] and is a National Historic Place.<ref name="natlreg">[http://www.nr.nps.gov/iwisapi/explorer.dll?IWS_SCHEMA=NRIS1&IWS_LOGIN=1&IWS_REPORT=100000039 Richmond, California page]{{NRIS dead link|date=January 2012}}, National Register of Historic Places, retrieved August 25, 2007</ref> It is located at the mouth of [[Wildcat Canyon]] is the Alvarado Park section. Between 1909 and 1923, Alvarado Park was a private park that was owned and operated by local residents. In 1923, it was donated to the city of Richmond.
'''Alvarado Area''' (formerly Grand Canyon Park<ref name="rhist">[http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/nationalregister.htm Historic Places] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929063848/http://www.richmondmuseumofhistory.org/nationalregister.htm |date=2007-09-29 }}, Richmond Museum of History, retrieved September 4, 2007</ref>) is a subsection of [[Wildcat Canyon Regional Park]] in [[Richmond, California]] and is a National Historic Place.<ref name=nris/> It is located at the mouth of [[Wildcat Canyon]] in the Alvarado Area section. Between 1909 and 1923, Alvarado Park was a private park that was owned and operated by local residents. In 1923, it was donated to the city of Richmond. Later it was admitted into the [[East Bay Regional Park District]].


==Acquisition and history==
==Acquisition and history==

In ancient times the area was the site of one of the grandest of [[Ohlone people|Ohlone]] native American villages. The Huichun band numbered 250 people at this site and lived here for 5,000 to 7,000 years.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/07/18759733.php | title=The Prehistoric Huchiun Band of the Native Ohlone at Garrity Creek & Along San Pablo Bay }}</ref>
Then, in 1985, it was incorporated into [[Wildcat Canyon Regional Park]] and forms a historic district.<ref name="brochure"/><ref name="noe"/>
Then, in 1985, it was incorporated into [[Wildcat Canyon Regional Park]] and forms a historic district.<ref name="brochure"/><ref name="noe"/>


In its early years, Alvarado Park was served by its own streetcar line from the [[East Shore and Suburban Railway]], a [[Key System]] precursor, which was later discontinued.<ref>[http://elcerritowire.com/history/pages/railchron.pdf Chronology of the East Shore and Suburban Railway], El Cerrito Historical Society, retrieved September 4, 2004</ref> The park district made certain improvements including a new children's play area, conversion of parking into meadows, and demolition of dilapidated structures.<ref name="brochure"/> It was also the home of the Grande Vista Sanitarium, later known as Belgum Sanitarium.<ref name="">[http://books.google.com/books?id=Kaihu9MNO7AC&pg=PA53&lpg=PA53&dq=grande+vista+sanitarium&source=web&ots=PRQw58Gqfb&sig=Po4abCI7WqhUfiuAhJyQunaYiPw East Bay Trails: Hiking Trails in Alameda And Contra Costa Counties], by David Weintraub, (ISBN 0-89997-372-8) Wilderness Press, 2005, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref><ref name="gvista">[http://www.chaddickerson.com/misc/belgum/history.html Grande Vista Sanatarium History], Chaddickerson.com, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref><ref name="census">[http://www.us-census.org/states/california/teams/ContraCosta1930-T626-114.htm 1930 Richmond Census Tracts], United States Census Bureau, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref> Though the associated buildings have since burned to the ground, their foundations and the surrounding grounds, including an orchard remain. The park also features distinctive and noted<ref name="brochure"/> stone masonry, retaining walls, and classical stone lampposts.<ref name="brochure"/> The lampposts are no longer lit. A stonework bridge spans [[Wildcat Creek]] in the park main entrance. The park district is currently struggling to return the river to a more natural state in hopes of restoring its fish population and their runs.<ref name="brochure"/> The park also featured an open air pavilion dance hall which was converted to roller rink, and subsequently destroyed by fire.<ref name="rhist"/>
In its early years, Alvarado Park was served by its own streetcar line from the [[East Shore and Suburban Railway]], a [[Key System]] precursor, which was later discontinued.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927200642/http://elcerritowire.com/history/pages/railchron.pdf Chronology of the East Shore and Suburban Railway]}}, El Cerrito Historical Society, retrieved September 4, 2004</ref> The park district made certain improvements including a new children's play area, conversion of parking into meadows, and demolition of dilapidated structures.<ref name="brochure"/> It was also the home of the Grande Vista Sanitarium, later known as [[Belgum Sanitarium]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Kaihu9MNO7AC&dq=grande+vista+sanitarium&pg=PA53 East Bay Trails: Hiking Trails in Alameda And Contra Costa Counties], by David Weintraub, ({{ISBN|0-89997-372-8}}) Wilderness Press, 2005, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref><ref name="gvista">[http://www.chaddickerson.com/misc/belgum/history.html Grande Vista Sanatarium History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006132826/http://www.chaddickerson.com/misc/belgum/history.html |date=2007-10-06 }}, Chaddickerson.com, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref><ref name="census">[http://www.us-census.org/states/california/teams/ContraCosta1930-T626-114.htm 1930 Richmond Census Tracts], United States Census Bureau, retrieved September 6, 2007</ref> Though the associated buildings have since burned to the ground, their foundations and the surrounding grounds, including an orchard remain. The park also features distinctive and noted<ref name="brochure"/> stone masonry, retaining walls, and classical stone lampposts.<ref name="brochure"/> The lampposts are no longer lit. A stonework bridge spans [[Wildcat Creek (California)|Wildcat Creek]] in the park main entrance. The park district is currently struggling to return the river to a more natural state in hopes of restoring its fish population and their runs.<ref name="brochure"/> The park also featured an open-air pavilion dance hall which was converted to a roller rink, and subsequently destroyed by fire.<ref name="rhist"/>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California]]




==Notes==
==Notes==
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[[Category:East Bay Regional Park District]]
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 20 December 2024

Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area is located in San Francisco Bay Area
Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area is located in California
Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area is located in the United States
Alvarado Area
Alvarado Area
LocationRichmond, California (Richmond View)
Coordinates37°57′22″N 122°18′47″W / 37.95609°N 122.31294°W / 37.95609; -122.31294
Area42.5-acre (17.2 ha)
Created1909[1]
Operated byEast Bay Regional Park District
Architectural styleRustic Park
NRHP reference No.92000313[2][3]
Added to NRHPApril 9, 1992

Alvarado Area (formerly Grand Canyon Park[4]) is a subsection of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond, California and is a National Historic Place.[2] It is located at the mouth of Wildcat Canyon in the Alvarado Area section. Between 1909 and 1923, Alvarado Park was a private park that was owned and operated by local residents. In 1923, it was donated to the city of Richmond. Later it was admitted into the East Bay Regional Park District.

Acquisition and history

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In ancient times the area was the site of one of the grandest of Ohlone native American villages. The Huichun band numbered 250 people at this site and lived here for 5,000 to 7,000 years.[5] Then, in 1985, it was incorporated into Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and forms a historic district.[1][3]

In its early years, Alvarado Park was served by its own streetcar line from the East Shore and Suburban Railway, a Key System precursor, which was later discontinued.[6] The park district made certain improvements including a new children's play area, conversion of parking into meadows, and demolition of dilapidated structures.[1] It was also the home of the Grande Vista Sanitarium, later known as Belgum Sanitarium.[7][8][9] Though the associated buildings have since burned to the ground, their foundations and the surrounding grounds, including an orchard remain. The park also features distinctive and noted[1] stone masonry, retaining walls, and classical stone lampposts.[1] The lampposts are no longer lit. A stonework bridge spans Wildcat Creek in the park main entrance. The park district is currently struggling to return the river to a more natural state in hopes of restoring its fish population and their runs.[1] The park also featured an open-air pavilion dance hall which was converted to a roller rink, and subsequently destroyed by fire.[4]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Wildcat Canyon Regional Park brochure, text side, East Bay Regional Park District, retrieved September 4, 2007
  2. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Historic Places in Contra Costa County, retrieved September 4, 2007
  4. ^ a b Historic Places Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, Richmond Museum of History, retrieved September 4, 2007
  5. ^ "The Prehistoric Huchiun Band of the Native Ohlone at Garrity Creek & Along San Pablo Bay".
  6. ^ Chronology of the East Shore and Suburban Railway[usurped], El Cerrito Historical Society, retrieved September 4, 2004
  7. ^ East Bay Trails: Hiking Trails in Alameda And Contra Costa Counties, by David Weintraub, (ISBN 0-89997-372-8) Wilderness Press, 2005, retrieved September 6, 2007
  8. ^ Grande Vista Sanatarium History Archived 2007-10-06 at the Wayback Machine, Chaddickerson.com, retrieved September 6, 2007
  9. ^ 1930 Richmond Census Tracts, United States Census Bureau, retrieved September 6, 2007
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