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Fort Point preserves the former masonry seacoast fort along the southern end of the Golden Gate Strait, located near the entrance to the San Francisco Bay. The fort, which stands on the site of an earlier Spanish fortification from the 18th century, was constructed in 1853 to defend San Francisco from enemy warships and was named in honor of Army commander Winifred Scott, operating until the turn of the 20th century. Since 1970, it has been preserved as Fort Point National Historic Site and listed as a California Historical Landmark. Visitors can explore the National Historic Site's attractions for free at the fort, including exhibits on the fort's operations during the American Civil War and the construction of the nearby Golden Gate Bridge. 30-minute documentary films are also shown at the site daily.
Building 201, Fort Mason , San Francisco, CA 94123, Phone: (415) 561-4959
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