Presidio of San Francisco: An Outline of Its Evolution as a U. S. Army Post, 1847-1990 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Presidio of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, 1826 Plan, Castillo de San Joaquin, ca. 1847 Presidio of San Francisco, 1852 Plan, Presidio of San Francisco, 1855 Survey, San Francisco, 1857 Photograph, Presidio of San Francisco, 1858 Plan, Presidio of San Francisco, 1861 Officers'' row, Funston Avenue, ca. 1880 The Alameda, officers'' row, ca. 1880 Powder magazine, 1863 and 1991 Post hospital Plan, Presidio of San Francisco, 1870 Landscape views, 1882 and ca. 1902 Enlisted barracks, ca. 1880 Plan, headquarters, Division of the Pacific Plan, first post chapel Cavalry barracks, main post, ca. 1893 and 1991 Officers'' club, prior to 1934 Plan, Fort Point area, 1870 Forest, southwest Presidio, ca. 1930 Architect d.h. Burnham''s 1905 plan for the Presidio Maj. William Harts'' 1907 plan for the Presidio Lombard Street entrance Brick barracks, ca. 1898, and brick 800, 1991, main post Artillery tr00ps at battery practice, ca. 1901 Cavalry barracks built 1902 Volunteer camps, spanish-american War, 1898 East Cantonment, ca. 1907 Map, East and West Cantonments, 1912 Map, main post and general hospital, 1912 Officers quarters, Infantry Terrace, 1925 Fire, the Funston quarters, 1915 Presidio fire station, 1991 Barracks 35 (ninth Corps Area headquarters) Cavalry stables Officers'' quarters, Fort Winfield Scott Commanding officer''s quarters, Fort Winfield Scott Headquarters building, Fort Winfield Scott Barracks, Fort Winfield Scott Stockade (guardhouse), Fort Winfield Scott Aerial photo, Presidio main post, 1925 Aerial photo, parade ground area, Presidio, 1925 Noncommissioned officers'' club, Fort Winfield Scott Noncommissioned officers'' housing, Presidio of San Francisco Cooks and Bakers school (presidio post headquarters)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Presidio of San Francisco, a military post that has played a significant role in the history of the United States. From its founding by the Spanish in 1776 to its transformation into a vital US Army base during the Gold Rush and Civil War, the Presidio has witnessed a diverse range of events and served as a strategic hub for military operations. The author delves into the lives of the soldiers who guarded the Golden Gate, the challenges they faced, and the changing landscape of the post as it expanded and adapted to meet the needs of the nation. The book also examines the Presidio's role in shaping the city of San Francisco itself, from its early days as a small outpost to its emergence as a major metropolis. The book explores the complex relationships between the military and the civilian populations surrounding the Presidio, highlighting the tensions between expansion and preservation, and the constant tug-of-war over land ownership and usage. Through the lens of the Presidio, the author provides a unique perspective on the development of California and the West, revealing how the region's history was intertwined with the evolution of the US Army. The book offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the men and women who made the Presidio their home and the lasting impact of this historic site on the nation's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334748813_0
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