Bonjour! This week’s carte postale features the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands as a backdrop to the Main Post in the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco.
The Presidio is where San Francisco began.
- The indigenous Ohlone/Costanoan people lived in this area for thousands of years
- In 1776, Spain established a military fort on this land
- In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain and controlled the post and established a new pueblo nearby called Yerba Buena (later known as San Francisco)
- In 1846, the Presidio became a U.S. Army post
- In 1994, the Presidio became a national park site
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Until the next Wednesday Postcard, stay safe. A bientôt!
If you enjoyed this post, you may be interested in reading about my experience volunteering at the Presidio.
Oh, what a lovely view of the Golden Gate Bridge! San Francisco is one place that I’d love to revisit, as my last trip had been too short over 10 years ago. Thanks for sharing a beautiful part of California!
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You’ll have to visit again! I agree the Bridge looks lovely here. It’s pretty in the fog, too
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