Friday, August 22, 2008

Ford Point presents The Craneway Pavilion


A 45,000 square feet solar-powered event venue on the San Francisco Bay. The Craneway commands sweeping skyline views of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges. The space accommodates from 250 to 5,000 guests.

The Craneway Pavilion, originally designed by the renown architect, Albert Kahn, offers soaring 55-foot ceilings, three window walls with Bay views, and a classic, loft-like industrial chic atmosphere.

Originally completed in 1930 as a Ford Model A Factory, the structure was retooled in 1942 as a World War II depot. “Rosies” prepared virtually, every jeep and tank destined for the Pacific Theater and built Victory Ships in the formerly adjacent Kaiser Shipyards. Ford Point includes the visitor center of the Rosie the Riveter National Park, which is dedicated to the home-front war effort, racial integration in the workplace, and the changing role of women in America.

Located at Ford Point, the Craneway lies ten minutes north of Berkeley and ten minutes east of Marin County on the terminus of the Bay Trail on the Richmond, California waterfront. The Craneway can host corporate parties and events, weddings, festivals, concerts, and roller skating. The adjacent restaurant serves fresh, seasonal food and drink daily.

Driving directions on top, right side of page. Under "important web links."

Our address:
The Craneway Pavilion at Ford Point
1414 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804

Photo Credits: Ellen Gailing, Orange Exposure and Billy Hustace

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Tenants of Ford Point

A 45,00 square foot solar-powered event venue on the San Francisco Bay. The Craneway commands sweeping skyline views of San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley and accommodates from 250 to 5,000 guests.

SunPower is the world’s largest Manufacturer of high-efficiency solar Panels. SunPower designs, and delivers elegant, high-efficiency solar power solutions for residential, commercial, and power plant applications. Orton Development and Sunpower are working jointly to develop Fort Point into a fully solar powered project.

Mountain Hardwear, a division of Columbia Sportwear, designs, manufactures, and distributes world-wide high quality, durable and comfortable sportswear, tents, backbacks, and sleeping bags.

Title 9 designs, manufactures, and retails athletic apparel and casual clothing for women.

Vetrazzo recycles glass into engineered stone for countertops, tabletops, floor tile, vanities, a beautiful and eco-friendly alternative to granite and other quarried stone.

Iridio, a division of RR Donnelley, offer full-service digital and conventional photography studio services...

Best Line manufactures custom curtains and roman shades for a national market.