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Presidio of San Francisco

SW cornier of Funston Ave and Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 48' 3.2184", -122° 27' 16.3116"
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Formally established on September 17, 1776, the San Francisco Presidio has been used as a military headquarters by Spain, Mexico, and the United States. It was a major command post during the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War, and remains a symbol of United States authority in the Pacific.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
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