Victoria Stuhr
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Part One – Richmond’s Hotel Carquinez: The Spirit of Community and Achievement
Have you ever noticed the tall, brick and cement building located on the corner of Harbour Way and Nevin Avenue. Maybe while making a visit to the post office, enjoying food at Marty’s Grill, or driving by Kaiser Hospital? It might be surprising to know that this structure, situated in the heart of historic Downtown…
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Always Collecting the Pieces: St. Paul’s Catholic Church & Cemetery
Whether you’re looking at old photographs of people, animals, landscapes, or architecture, it is often easy to get consumed by a sense of nostalgia or wonder. In my case, it’s a relatively modest, Gothic style parish that ceased existing roughly 80 years ago. Understanding the Old St. Paul’s Catholic Church and Cemetery in San Pablo,…

