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The
Presidio San Francisco
Location: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco
The Presidio served as a military post under the flags of Spain (1776-1822), Mexico
(1822-48), and the United States (1848-1994). As a U.S. Army post, the Presidio
protected commerce and trade, and played a logistical role in every major U.S. military
conflict from 1848 until closure. World events and those on the home front - from
military campaigns to the rise of aviation, from World Fairs to natural disasters
- left their mark here.
Today, visitors enjoy the history and beauty of the Presidio. Within its boundaries
are more than 500 historic buildings, a collection of coastal defense fortifications,
a national cemetery, an historic airfield, a saltwater marsh, forests, beaches,
native plant habitats, coastal bluffs, miles of hiking and biking, and some of the
most spectacular vistas in the world.
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