From shipping behemoths to radioactive whispers, Parcel D-1 at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard holds a captivating story. This 49-acre plot within the larger 98-acre Parcel D witnessed a diverse range of activities. Parcel D-1, along with its counterparts D-2, UC-1, and G, once hummed with the industry of shipping, ship repair, and office and commercial endeavors. The Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory (NRDL) even left its mark on portions of Parcel D-1. The history of Hunters Point, and thus Parcel D-1, stretches back to 1870 as a commercial shipyard. Acquired by the Navy in 1940, it became the San Francisco Naval Shipyard just a year before Pearl Harbor. Parcel D-1 played a role in the larger shipyard’s vital wartime activities. After the war, the shipyard, including Parcel D-1, was involved in decontaminating ships from Operation Crossroads. This unfortunately led to the radiological contamination that necessitates the ongoing cleanup efforts. Though now quiet, the echoes of industry and military activity still resonate within Parcel D-1’s boundaries, a silent testament to a dynamic past.
50 Fremont Center
Gazing up at 50 Fremont Center, one might wonder about the stories it holds. 50 Fremont Center stands tall at