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Schepen bij de Golden Gate zeestraat en Fort Point in San Francisco

Schepen bij de Golden Gate zeestraat en Fort Point in San Francisco

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Fort Point National Historic Cite and Golden Gate Bridge

Fort Point National Historic Cite and Golden Gate Bridge

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.

Court of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Court of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

The Court of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Court of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

[Ship "Frank Jones" ashore off Fort Point, San Francisco, California]

[Ship "Frank Jones" ashore off Fort Point, San Francisco, California]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of San Francisco, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.

1865, Interior view of Fort Point

1865, Interior view of Fort Point

This 1865 photo shows Fort Point from inside the parade ground. Note the iron work of the bannisters and the wooden shutters on the windows.

Fort Point, Golden Gate, San Francisco

Fort Point, Golden Gate, San Francisco

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 402. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco General Views. This record contains unverified old dat... More

Fort Point, from the wreck of the Viscata, San Francisco.

Fort Point, from the wreck of the Viscata, San Francisco.

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point, from the wreck of the Viscata, San Francisco.

Fort Point, from the wreck of the Viscata, San Francisco.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of San Francisco, mid-19th century albumen print, no copyright restrictions.

Fort Point, from Black Point, San Francisco

Fort Point, from Black Point, San Francisco

Public domain photograph of a ship in San Francisco harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Point Bonita from Fort Point, First Australian Steamer, outward bound

Point Bonita from Fort Point, First Australian Steamer, outward bound

Public domain photograph of a ship in San Francisco harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1869 View of Fort Point and Lighthouse

1869 View of Fort Point and Lighthouse

This 1869 view shows the southwest elevation of the fort and lighthouse, with the row of 10-gun batteries.

[A view from Fort Point, San Francisco, California]

[A view from Fort Point, San Francisco, California]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artillery gun, or cannon, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

1869 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1869 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo, dated 1869, was taken from outside the Golden Gate strait, from the Pacific Ocean.

1870 View of Fort Point - Early photography, Public domain image

1870 View of Fort Point - Early photography, Public domain image

The 1870 photo was taken by the pioneer photographer Eadweard Muybridge. This image shows the fort when empty, with a line of Columbiad guns pointing towards the Golden Gate.

[Fort Point, San Francisco] - Early photography, Public domain image

[Fort Point, San Francisco] - Early photography, Public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artillery gun, or cannon, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

1868 view of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1868 view of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo, taken sometime between 1868 and 1876, shows the southeast elevation of the Fort. Notice that the road leading to the fort is still under construction.

Munitions Experts from Travis Air Force Base preparing UXO for detonation

Munitions Experts from Travis Air Force Base preparing UXO for detonat...

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

Projectile from the 1880's after it was destroyed by military munitions experts for saftey

Projectile from the 1880's after it was destroyed by military munition...

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

Munitions Experts from Travis Air Force Base preparing UXO for detonation.

Munitions Experts from Travis Air Force Base preparing UXO for detonat...

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

1880's Projectile Found near Hawk Hill Could Have Come from Fort Point

1880's Projectile Found near Hawk Hill Could Have Come from Fort Point

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.

1880's projectile near Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area

1880's projectile near Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate...

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.

Entry gate to Fort Point from the Lighthouse keeper's houses, 1885.

Entry gate to Fort Point from the Lighthouse keeper's houses, 1885.

One soldier and one civilian at the entry gate to Fort Point from the Lighthouse keeper's houses, 1885.

Fort Point seawall, 1890 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Point seawall, 1890 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

“At Fort Point, January 26, 1890,” looking down seawall.

Drive to Fort Point, Presidio, 1890s

Drive to Fort Point, Presidio, 1890s

The Presidio and drive to Fort Point in 1890 with man and horse in midground.

Fort Point and Golden Gate, 1890

Fort Point and Golden Gate, 1890

“Fort Point from hill. January 26, 1890.”

12 inch guns, Fort Point, 1898 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

12 inch guns, Fort Point, 1898 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

“12 inch gun [at] Fort Point, Presidio. September 1898” Public domain photograph - Artillery gun, cannon, armed forces, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of Golden Gate from Fort Point, 1898

View of Golden Gate from Fort Point, 1898

“A view of the Pacific Ocean looking northwest from the shore in front of the fort and Golden Gate. Myself sitting on the rocks. July 1898”

Fort Point wide shot - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Artillery soldiers in formation at Fort Point, c1900.

Artillery soldiers in formation at Fort Point, c1900.

Artillery soldiers in formation at Fort Point, c1900.

1900 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1900 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This 1900 view shows the southeast elevation of the Fort, with the lighthouse keeper's residences on the bluff above.

City of Rio De Janeiro (built 1878; passenger vessel) crew and passengers from the wreck. At Fort Point, San Francisco, CA, 1901 Feb 22

City of Rio De Janeiro (built 1878; passenger vessel) crew and passeng...

CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO was a Pacific Mail Steamship Company passenger steamship. Shows survivors huddled together on the hillside with a few items brought with them from the wreck.[CR]Note on large print enclos... More

Flag Detail raises a 45 star flag at Fort Point, 1967

Flag Detail raises a 45 star flag at Fort Point, 1967

A flag detail dressed in Civil War Era uniforms prepare to raise the same 45 Star flag over Fort Point that had flown there from 1898 to 1906. Photograph taken: 18 September 1967.

Giving clothing, Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Giving clothing, Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Distribution of clothing to homeless people, San Francisco, California, after earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906. Copyright Pillsbury Picture Co. No. 59. Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Cong... More

Fort Point, 1907 - National Parks Gallery

Fort Point, 1907 - National Parks Gallery

Front: “1907, Old quarters of 66th Co. C.A.C.” Back: “Building at east end of Fort was the canteen for the 66th Company, Coast Artillery Corps.”

Fort Point Light Station, 1908.

Fort Point Light Station, 1908.

Fort Point Light Station. Members of the crew used a winch to move supplies up the steep bluff behind Fort Point to their living quarters, 1908.

Fort Point and Golden Gate, 1908

Fort Point and Golden Gate, 1908

“Fort Point – Golden Gate 1908.” Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point boardwalk, 1908 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Point boardwalk, 1908 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

“Boardwalk to Fort Point from entrance to Presidio at Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, Calif. 1908.”

64th Company CAC on top of Fort Point, 1915

64th Company CAC on top of Fort Point, 1915

Philip Altshul and detail from 64th Company CAC from Fort Scott taken on roof of Fort Point in 1915.

Outer view of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

Fort Point south hill view Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

The flag atop Fort Point Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point Life Saving Station - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Point Life Saving Station - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

View of the US Coast Guard Station and a life saving boat with coast guard woman to the left. Caption: "View to South showing marine railway with rescue boat at right and S.P.A.R (coast guard woman) at the left." c1945

Fort Point Interior - National Parks Gallery

Fort Point Interior - National Parks Gallery

Fort Point parade ground Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point Parade Grounds - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Re-enactors at Fort Point. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Re-enactors at Fort Point. - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Twice a year, Fort Point hosts Civil War Days where Civil War re-enactors interact with the public.

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

The outside of Fort Point Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Soldiers and the Golden Gate Bridge

Soldiers and the Golden Gate Bridge

Soldiers at Fort Point with the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

Golden gate national recreation area - Fort Point

The inside of Fort Point Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge

Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge

Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge, date unknown.

The interior of Fort Point was used for trade schools and shop space, c1920s.

The interior of Fort Point was used for trade schools and shop space, ...

The interior of Fort Point was used for trade schools and shop space, c1920s.

1910 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1910 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo from 1910 shows the Fort Point lighthouse and the metal bridge that connects to the lighthouse keepers' residences, located on top of the bluffs.

Fort Point from the middle of the Golden Gate Strait, c1920

Fort Point from the middle of the Golden Gate Strait, c1920

Fort Point from the middle of the Golden Gate Strait, c1920

Unfinished Golden Gate Bridge, c. 1930s

Unfinished Golden Gate Bridge, c. 1930s

Unfinished Golden Gate Bridge, c. 1930s.

1930s view of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1930s view of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo, taken during the 1930s, shows the fort's interior parade area used as a parking lot.

Fort Point in Golden Gate arch, c. 1930s

Fort Point in Golden Gate arch, c. 1930s

Fort Point with arch of Golden Gate Bridge and canon out front, c. 1930s.

Fort Point lighthouse, 1931 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Point lighthouse, 1931 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

“Fort Point Light Station – 1931.” Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1934 View of Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge

1934 View of Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge

This photo shows the Golden Gate Bridge under construction. Notice how Fort Point has been surrounded by the construction project. All of the lighthouse keepers' residences were ultimately demolished to make wa... More

Early construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over Fort Point, c1930-1935.

Early construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over Fort Point, c1930-19...

Early construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over Fort Point, c1930-1935.

View of early Golden Gate Bridge construction around Fort Point, 1933.

View of early Golden Gate Bridge construction around Fort Point, 1933.

View of early Golden Gate Bridge construction around Fort Point, 1933. Notice the lighthouse keepers houses area still intact.

1933 Fort Point and Bridge Construction

1933 Fort Point and Bridge Construction

This photo, taken around 1933, shows the early construction phase of the Golden Gate Bridge. Notice that the southeast area of Fort Point was used as a staging area for construction materials.

Exterior picture of Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge, 19 February 1947.

Exterior picture of Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge, 19 Februar...

Exterior picture of Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge, 19 February 1947. Notice the light keeper's house is still intact.

1947 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1947 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo, taken around 1947, shows the southeast corner of the barbette. Notice how the fort is tucked right under the special arced bridge span that was designed specifically to protect the fort.

1948 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

1948 View of Fort Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo, taken around 1948, shows the fort in an unoccupied state after World War II.

Fort Point Life Saving Station from the North, 1964

Fort Point Life Saving Station from the North, 1964

Aerial View of the Fort Point Life Saving Station at Crissy Field from the North, 1964

Dedication of Fort Point to the NPS, 1966

Dedication of Fort Point to the NPS, 1966

View from a hill of the Dedication of Fort Point to the NPS, 1966

Interior view of Fort Point looking toward the lighthouse, 1967

Interior view of Fort Point looking toward the lighthouse, 1967

Interior view of Fort Point looking toward the lighthouse. Photograph taken: 17 July 1967.

The interior of Fort Point taken during the filming of the movie, “Point Blank,” in 1967.

The interior of Fort Point taken during the filming of the movie, “Poi...

The interior of Fort Point taken during the filming of the movie, “Point Blank,” in 1967.

Dedication of Fort Point, 1970 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dedication of Fort Point, 1970 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Dedication of Fort Point as a National Historical Site, 1970

Fort Point interpretation, c. 1979-1980

Fort Point interpretation, c. 1979-1980

Fort Point interpretation with ranger in wheelchair. Vicki White, Gretchen Feiker (?), c. 1979-1980.

Aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fort Point beneath, with downtown San Francisco, California, in the distance

Aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fort Point beneath, with do...

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mexican dancers, Fort Point, 1980

Mexican dancers, Fort Point, 1980

Mexican dancers at Fort Point fiesta, 1980.

Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Aerial view of the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge, showing Fort Point beneath this southern portal

Aerial view of the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge, showi...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

The court of Fort Point and the lighthouse

The court of Fort Point and the lighthouse

The Fort has been called "the pride of the Pacific," "the Gibraltar of the West Coast," and "one of the most perfect models of masonry in America." When construction began during the height of the California Go... More

Looking past Fort Point on the San Francisco end of the Golden Gate Bridge toward that famous span, San Francisco, California

Looking past Fort Point on the San Francisco end of the Golden Gate Br...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Carol M. Highsmith - Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Carol M. Highsmith - Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

South end of the Golden Gate Bridge, above Fort Point, San Francisco, California

South end of the Golden Gate Bridge, above Fort Point, San Francisco, ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Fort Point Accessible Restrooms

Fort Point Accessible Restrooms

These restrooms are accessble from all the Universally accessible parking space at Fort Point.

Interior of Fort Point with a view of the lighthouse.

Interior of Fort Point with a view of the lighthouse.

Interior of Fort Point with a view of the lighthouse.

Golden gate national recreation area - accessible restrooms

Golden gate national recreation area - accessible restrooms

These accessible restrooms are located outside the warming hut at Fort Point.

Fort Point, the Golden Gate bridge construction, and Crissy Field, c1930s.

Fort Point, the Golden Gate bridge construction, and Crissy Field, c19...

Fort Point, the Golden Gate bridge construction, and Crissy Field, c1930s. Also can see the life saving station and the airplane hangars on Crissy Field.

Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Fort Point with the Golden Gate Bridge.

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

Full color photo of a Civil War reenactor at Fort Point playing a fife.

View of Fort Point from Restroom.

View of Fort Point from Restroom.

These accessible restrooms are located outside the Fort slightly to the right. While this is not the closest Parking space to the Fort it is the cloesest to the Call Box and Restrooms.

Fort Point from the South, c1968

Fort Point from the South, c1968

Fort Point from the South, c1968

Fort Point exhibits, 1991 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
National parks: Untitled - public domain image

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

Photo of Civil War reenactors at Fort Point walking in formation.

Fort Point lighthouse keeper portrait

Fort Point lighthouse keeper portrait

“George D Cobb, lighthouse keeper” portrait. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of Fort Point from the Western Shore.

View of Fort Point from the Western Shore.

View of Fort Point from the Western Shore.

Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point

Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point

Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge with Fort Point below.

Sealion on Fort Point rocky shores

Sealion on Fort Point rocky shores

Photo of a sealion which washed (or sunbathing) up onto the rocky shores of Fort Point during the winter storms of 2001.

Fort Point, c1913 - National Parks Gallery

Fort Point, c1913 - National Parks Gallery

Fort Point looking westward showing the lighthouse keeper's houses, the lighthouse, and the canteen, c1913.

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

Photo of two reenactors standing adjacent to each other at Fort Point. This photo is set in a sepia format.

Near-sihoutte view of Fort Point, c1885.

Near-sihoutte view of Fort Point, c1885.

Near-sihoutte view of Fort Point, c1885. The walkway to Fort Point from the Lighthouse can be seen as well as cannons, the two light keepers houses, and the lighthouse.

Fort Point from the South, c1890s.

Fort Point from the South, c1890s.

Fort Point from the South, c1890s.

Fort Point from the East, c1885.

Fort Point from the East, c1885.

Fort Point from the East, c1885. The Lighthouse keepers houses can be seen on the hillside.

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

National parks: Untitled - public domain image

Photo of Civil War reenactor at Fort Point. This particular person is carrying a drum.

Blacksmith’s shop at Fort point before the mine depot was built, date unkown.

Blacksmith’s shop at Fort point before the mine depot was built, date ...

Blacksmith’s shop at Fort point before the mine depot was built, date unknown.

Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Fort Point, San Francisco, California

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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