Richmond Municipal Natatorium - Point Richmond, CA - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

The Richmond Municipal Natatorium was built in 1925 by John Nicholl who unsuccessfully drilled for oil on this lot. He apparently drilled to 1,232 feet but only found water (250,000 gallons per day). He then donated the land to the city for a swimming pool. The facility became known as "The Plunge" and was very popular among local swimmers (from Historic Downtown Point Richmond: A Short Walking Tour, n.d.).

In 1997, "the Plunge" was closed because of seismic issues. According to posted signage, improvements are to be finished in 2010.

For more information, including updates as to when this historic building will be open, see the Richmond Plunge web page.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Point Richmond Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: East Richmond Ave at Garrard Blvd. Point Richmond, CA 94801 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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