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Presidio of San FranciscoOld Coast Guard Station at Crissy Field at dusk
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Presidio of San Francisco
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
 

Housed in an historic Coast Guard Station, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center features hands-on educational exhibits about local marine life. Located at the west end of Crissy Field, the building was used by the Coast Guard from 1890 to 1990.

The Marine Sanctuary is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For additional information, call (415) 561-6622.

 
National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
Exhibit at the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center.
 
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
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The Presidio Fire Station  

Did You Know?
In the aftermath of a tragic fire that killed four family members of General John Pershing, the army built a fire station at the Presidio. The new Presidio Fire Station was the first on any U.S. Army post to house a permanent fire company with trained firefighters.

Last Updated: December 12, 2006 at 14:38 EST