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Tucked into a sheltered valley in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker is an outstanding example of saving your nation's heritage by bringing new life to an historic area. Once part of the coastal defense system that - from the Civil War to the Cold War - protected San Francisco Bay and its valuable port from attack, today, the fort is an inspiring showcase of a remarkable post-to-part conversion. After more than a century as a US Army installation, Fort Baker is now protected by the National Park Service, and its historic buildings, fortifications and spectacular views are available for public enjoyment.Inside you'll find:In-depth history of the evolution of Fort BakerHistorical and contemporary maps and photographsArtis's rendering of the never-built fort at Lime PointSelf-guided tours of the fort's parade ground and waterfrontBuilding histories for today's Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden GateAppendices with detailed information on army units, commanding officers and fortifications.
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Fort Baker lies hard-by the famous Golden Gate, literally in the shadow of the famous bridge. For nearly 140 years it was a stronghold of the the U.S. Army, where glowering coastal fortifications overlooked snug Victorian military houses. Built to protect San Francisco from enemies that never came, the fort today is a part of the National Park Service and home to the world-famous Cavallo Point Lodge at the Golden Gate.For the first time, the fort's fascinating human an historic stories are retold in the publication, Fort Baker Through The Years: The Post, The Park, The Lodge.Written by historical architect Kristin Baron and historian John Martini, Fort Baker Through the Years provides fascinating glimpses into the fort's many stories: the Huimen people who lived along its shores for centuries, the early Spanish and Mexican settlers, fog-bound lighthouse keepers, and the soldiers who manned the fort's guns and lived in its barracks. In addition, the book contains numerous appendices on the fort's individual buildings, its armament, the military units stationed there, and the officers who commanded the post.
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