Pavilion near the Cliff House Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Views of Alcatraz & Angel Island
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Mildres and friends on picnic Public domain photograph of people having fun at picnic in the park, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
GOGA 21982 Walter Ross Collection Welcome Home Banner, from the Spanish American War
Bencia Arsenal gate, date unknown Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio landscape looking toward Alcatraz Island, c1880s.
Sutro Heights gardens and various statues and decoration, date unknown.
This early photo shows the Fort Mason piers active with cargo transportation.
The Tower of Jewels at the Panama Pacific International Exhibition.
“General view of the Presidio Reservation, San Francisco [little trees]”
View of the Cliff House from the beach, date unknown
Drawing of the Cliff House, date unknown
Third Artillery band at Presidio in uniforms, c. 1860s.
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate and foreign attack during and after the U.S. Civil War.
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate and foreign attack during and after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemate More
3rd Artillery Band in front of enlisted barracks on parade ground c 1867
Lime Point viewed from a sport above the blacksmith's shop, Fort Baker. 21 July 1868
Group of soldiers sitting around a 15" Rodman gun at Battery McClellan on Alcatraz, 1868.San Francisco can bee seen in the background.
Fort Mason East Battery with mortars, 1870.
“View of ‘A’ Block in main cell house. Facing NW stairwell at right center leads to basement citadel,” 1975.
View of the Sham Battle from Harbor View (Marina District). 3 July 1876.
"Edgar Graham, August 1878. San Francisco," posed camp scene at Presidio.
"Edgar Graham [Quartermaster of Presidio], August 1878. San Francisco" Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restriction More
1880's Projectile Found near Hawk Hill is the kind fired from Fort Point in the 1880's. The Headlands was commonly used for target practice by the Army when Fort Point was active.
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of a shipwreck off of Land's End
Projectile from the 1880's was found in the Marin Headlands on May 8, 2015. Munitions experts from Travis Air Forceafter it was destroyed by military munitions experts from Travis Air Force Base destroyed it in More
This is a drawing of an 1880's projectile as depicted in US Army Manual of the time period.
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of Mildred Lewis' Parents
This 1880's projectile was found near Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is the type that was used by the US Army at Fort Point during that time period.
Munitions Experts from Travis Air Force Base preparing UXO for detonation. This 1880's projectile (UXO) was found near Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is the type th More
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of Mildred Lewis on the Beach
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of a young Mildred Lewis and her parents
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of Golden Gate Bridge Construction
This projectile was destroyed by munitions experts from Travis Air Force Base after it was found near Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Photograph of Mildred Lewis at 5 years old
It appears that by around 1883 prominent gates marked both the main and private entrances. The main gate was a highly decorative wood structure more than 25 feet tall and flanked by two statues of reclining lio More
Sutro Heights Admission Card, 1889 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Soldier and two children on bicycles outside of the Alameda Gate to the Presidio, c1883-1884.
The tank house and observation tower located at the southeast comer of the parapet and adjacent to the residence was built around 1884. This two-story building with white clapboard siding was built by Sutro to More
One soldier and one civilian at the entry gate to Fort Point from the Lighthouse keeper's houses, 1885.
Dwelling Observatory at Sutro Heights, 1886
The conservatory was an elaborate greenhouse structure built to house Sutro's collection of climate-sensitive tropical plants. Centrally located on an elevated mound east of the terminus of Palm Avenue, the str More
Conservatory at Sutro Heights, 1886 Public domain photograph of a palace, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Snow covering the grounds of the Benicia Arsenal, 1887
Self Portrait of John Muir in a letter to Miss Janet Douglass Moores, February 23, 1887
Cliff House postcard, No. 202 Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
“Cliff House and Seal Rocks, October 25, 1890”
Construction of Alcatraz 1890-1914 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mule being lifted up onto ship at Port of Embarkation, 1890s.
Postcard reading, “East Garrison, Fort McDowell, Cal.” Army YMCA, Angel Island.
Veterans Administration Hospital postcard, Fort Miley. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
“Regiment leaving Presidio for home” c. 1890s.
“Gate to the Presidio or soldiers camping ground, San Francisco, Calif. 24th camped there about four weeks,” 1890s.
Tents at Presidio sash camp, c. 1890s
Postcard featuring Crissy Field. The image also catches the train that used to run along Crissy Field and some of the barracks that used to sit on the land.
Soldier washing clothes, c. 1890s. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sutro Baths and Cliff House postcard. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Post card of the old Muir Woods Cabin, c1918. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Postcard reading, “Post Exchange, Fort McDowell, Cal.,” Angel Island. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Postcard showing the Bay Area Discovery Site on Sweeney Ridge (X) in relation to the Linda Mar and San Pedro Point areas of Pacifica.
“Fort Point from hill. January 26, 1890.”
Ocean Beach without the Cliff House, either mid-1890s or c1908.
“Sailing for Honolulu” Presidio, c. 1890s.
Postcard reading “Birds eye view, East Garrison, Fort McDowell, Cal.” Angel Island.
“Regiment at attention,” Presidio, 1890s. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Common name: Century plant Scientific name: Agave americana Origin: Southwestern USA Uses: Great for a specimen plant. These architectural plants will flower once after 8 -10 years with a dramatic flower sta More
Flower beds and fountain, Sutro Heights postcard. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
“At Fort Point, January 26, 1890,” looking down seawall.
The cliffhouse train locomotive, 1890. Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Presidio and drive to Fort Point in 1890 with man and horse in midground.
Postcard reading, “Looking East, Fort McDowell, Cal," Angel Island. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
President Harrison and guests with Adolf Sutro, 1891 Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Main Building, Boiler House circa 1892. Construction of Cliff House and Sutro Baths.
Gardens at Sutro Heights, c.1894-1907
Group gathered on Sutro Height taking in the view of the 1st Cliff House and Seal Rock, July 19, 1894.
First Cliff House from Ocean Beach and Seal Rock, pre-1894.
Sutro Baths and visitors. Adolph Sutro, the self-made millionaire who designed Sutro Heights and later the second Cliff House, developed the Sutro Baths in 1894. He constructed an ocean pool aquarium among the More
Palm Avenue, Sutro Heights, 1894-1907
Palm Avenue and Main Gate, Sutro Heights, 1894-1907
Sutro Baths Main Entrance c1894-1907
A visitor at the gardens in Sutro Heights, 1894-1907 Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo Gallery on the Parapet of Sutro Heights, 1894-1907
Common name: Rose 'Mutabilis' Scientific name: Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' Origin: Introduced prior to 1894 by an unknown person Uses: Single flowers start out light yellow changing to pink and then to crimso More
Well house at Sutro Heights Park with Norfolk Island Tree in front, 1895.
Sutro Baths interior with crowds of people, 1896-1907
Entrance to Sutro Baths c1896-1907
Swimmers and spectators enjoying a day at Sutro Baths
One of the first major structures that Sutro built was the rock and sandstone parapet located immediately west of the residence. Sited on the highest point of the estate, the parapet continues to provide breath More
Angel Island's Quarantine Station and pier, c. 1896
Immigrants opening baggage for disinfection at U.S. Quarantine Station, Angel Island, c. 1896
Sutro Pleasure Grounds, c. 1896-1907
South view of the Sutro Baths interior, 1897
The second Cliff House from the Sutro Heights Parapet, 22 April 1897.
Sutro Baths interior looking wast, May 1, 1897
Sutro Baths Looking South, May 1, 1897.
Camps at the East Cantonment of the Presidio during the Spanish American War, 1898.
“A pairty [at] Camp Merriam." Couples at Camp Merriam, c. 1898.