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Presidio of San Francisco
Main Post
The Main Post--the heart of the Presidio--marks the site of a Spanish garrison established here in 1776. This historic site served as a Spanish military base for forty-five years, fell under Mexican control for twenty-five years and--starting in 1846--was an important U.S. Army post for over 140 years. The Presidio's oldest existing buildings are found on the Main Post.
 
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A map of the Main Post
 

Sites on the Presidio's Main Post:

 

 
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Officers' Quarters built on Infantry Terrace in 1910  

Did You Know?
The entire Presidio has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Of the 870 structures on the former post, 470 are considered to have historical significance.

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Last Updated: February 16, 2007 at 17:56 EST