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Presidio of San Francisco

Stories

stories includes:
Indigenous Period Spanish Period Mexican Period U.S. Military Period Spanish American War		Buffalo Soldiers 1906 Earthquake 1915 Exposition Military Architecture National Park Period

U.S. Army Military History Institute

The influx of troops to the Presidio during the Spanish American and Philippine wars changed the face of the Presidio.

The Presidio’s stories reflect the dynamic history of our county from even before the year of its inception. From internal wars, to the wars that led to the country's status as a superpower, the lives of a multitude of people have been touched by the events in which the Presidio played a role. Use the links above learn more about these stories.


			Did You Know? Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston, commander of the Pacific branch of the army, prepared the defenses of the San Francisco Bay and ordered the first garrison of Fort Point. Kentucky-born Johnston then resigned his commission to join the Confederate Army; he was killed at the battle of Shiloh in 1862.

Last Updated: February 20, 2007 at 17:43 EST