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Brickyard Landing's Rich History

Brickyard Landing community is positioned on historical land.

Thanks to rich red clay of the area called "The Point", bricks were manufactured to help with the massive demand of builders.

The red clay soil in parts of the Point made bricks called "the famous Richmond Reds". Pictured here is the Richmond Pressed Brick Company, previously known as the Los Angeles Pressed Brick Company.

Advertising the "finest fancy facing bricks anywhere", they provided the original paving material for the Bay bridges as well as many buildings in the area including the old Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The company operated until the late "60s, and bricks produced there can be seen on many Point buildings. (Source: The Point Richmond History Association)

Brick Kilns

Brick Manufacturing Kilns

Richmond Pressed Brick Company began in the area in 1920 and continued through 1966, leaving the decaying Kilns behind. Through preservation efforts, there is still a Kiln and chimney standing to remind us of the rich history of the area. (Source Richmond Standard)

Brickyard Landing's Rich History

Positioned On Todays' Point Richmond Cove, Richmond Pressed Brick Company

We pay tribute to the rich history where Brickyard Landing stands today.

The deep history of this area is just one of the many aspects that make Brickyard Landing so meaningful to our residents and the Point Richmond community. The images on this page serve as a window to a bygone era, capturing a time when the Bay Area thrived and the bricks produced here laid the foundation for some of the world's most iconic structures. By carrying the name Brickyard Landing, our community proudly celebrates and preserves the legacy of this remarkable place.