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Presidio of San FranciscoLombard Gate, Spanish American War, 1898
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Presidio of San Francisco
The Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit
Buffalo Soldiers exhibit panel

Panel from the Fort Point exhibit.

Although the Buffalo Soldiers never served at Fort Point, this National Historic Site has a permanent exhibit of photographs and associated text on the history of African Americans in the Army. The exhibit focuses in particular on the Buffalo Soldier regiments. This exhibit is located on the second floor (this area is not wheelchair accessible).
 

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The Barracks
The Stables
Detail from Spanish Coat of Arms  

Did You Know?
While stationed at the Presidio, the U.S. Army adopted the Coat of Arms of Royal Spain for heraldry purposes. The seal appeared on vehicles, signs, and badges throughout the post.

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