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Major Dana Crissy and family

Golden Gate NRA Archives

Major Dana Crissy and his family

Through the centuries, many famous and interesting personalities have left their mark on the Presidio and our country. The links above provide brief biographical sketches of some of those figures that have left a lasting legacy at the Presidio.

The San Francisco National Cemetery
At rest in the Presidio
Learn about famous Americans buried in the San Francisco National Cemetery
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Panama-Pacific Exposition at night  

Did You Know?
Held to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal, the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition drew thousands of visitors to today's Marina district and Presidio bayfront.

Last Updated: February 20, 2007 at 17:08 EST