Last updated: March 2, 2021
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Presidio Officers' Club: Presidio Cannons
The two cannons ceremonially guarding the entrance to the Presidio Officers' Club were gathered at Fort Mason for decorations by Gen. Irwin McDowell between 1876-1882, the dates of his known service here. They were placed at this location in the 1920s.
San Pedro
Cast in 1673 in Lima, Peru
You can find the name of the maker on the chase ring "ANTNIO D RIVA" (Antonio de Riva)
"GOVERNANDO LOS SENORES DE LA REAL AVDIENCIA DE LIMA" written on the chase
A Spanish Castille and Leon coat of arms on the reinforce.
Brought by the Spanish for the Castillo de San Joaquin in 1793.
This cannon still has the spike in the vent, from the sacking of the Castillo de San Joaquin during the Bear Flag revolt of 1846.
Gathered at Fort Mason for decorations by Gen. Irwin McDowell between 1876-1882, the dates of his known service here. Placed at current location in the 1920s.
Poder
Cast in 1673 in Lima, Peru
You can find the name of the maker on the chase ring CVBAS ME FECIT SSDE for the maker Jose de Cubas.
"GOVERNANDO LOS SENORES DE LA REAL AVDIENCIA DE LIMA" written on the chase
A Spanish Castille and Leon coat of arms on the reinforce.
Brought by the Spanish for the Castillo de San Joaquin in 1793.
Gathered at Fort Mason for decorations by Gen. Irwin McDowell between 1876- 1882, the dates of his known service here. Placed at current location in the 1920s.