San Francisco - Fort Point National Historic Site
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Fort Point lies below the Golden Gate Bridge just a few minutes walk from Toll Plaza. It was built between 1853 and 1861 to protect San Francisco from attack but its 600-strong garrison and 120 cannon never fired a shot in anger, only in ceremonial salute.
The fort was evacuated in 1896. Between 1933 and 1937 it was used for site works during construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The fort was evacuated in 1896. Between 1933 and 1937 it was used for site works during construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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In 1970 the U.S. Congress declared Fort Point a National Historic Site, since then it has been gradually restored. As one of the earliest military buildings in the American West it is well worth a visit, especially if advantage is taken of one of the free daily guided tours. The fort is said to have been, in the 19th century, the largest brick structure west of the Mississippi.
Address:
Fort Point National Historic Site, Presidio of San Francisco, Box 29333, San Francisco, CA 94129-0333, United States
Phone: 1 (415) 556-1693, Fax: 1 (415) 561-4390
Phone: 1 (415) 556-1693, Fax: 1 (415) 561-4390
Hours:
10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Ranger guided tours and cannon-loading demonstrations are scheduled at noon daily.
Transit: Buses Golden Gate Transit from Market St. and 7th St. or No. 30 to Chestnut and Fillmore, then No. 28 to Toll Plaza
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Fort Point in San Francisco.
