Presidio of San Francisco
California State Historic Landmark 79
06/18/95
#079 Presidio of San Francsico
Formally established on September 17, 1776, the San Francisco
Presidio has been administered successively as a military headquarters by Spain,
Mexico, and the United States. A major command post during the Mexican War, Civil
War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War. It remains a
symbol of United States authority in the Pacific.
12/05/97
SW corner of Funston Ave and Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco.
The Presidio is now operated by the National Park Service.
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