Many of the buildings were built between the late 19th century and 1950s and many have decayed severely, while some have been carefully restored. Finn Slough was founded by Finnish settlers who came to Richmond in the 1880s. Most of these residents made a good living from fishing and became local landowners.
Many buildings from the late 19th century to the 1950s are found in Finn Slough, with many needing restoration due to deterioration.  Finn Slough was established by Finnish immigrants who settled in Richmond in the 1880s. Most of these settlers made a living through fishing and became landowners.