Presidio landscape looking toward Alcatraz Island, c1880s.
Presidio landscape looking toward Alcatraz Island, c1880s.
View of the Presidio - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
“General view of the Presidio Reservation, San Francisco [little trees]”
Third Artillery band, Presidio, c. 1860s
Third Artillery band at Presidio in uniforms, c. 1860s.
View of the Sham Battle from Harbor View (Marina District). 3 July 187...
View of the Sham Battle from Harbor View (Marina District). 3 July 1876.
Posed camp scene, Presidio, 1878
"Edgar Graham, August 1878. San Francisco," posed camp scene at Presidio.
Alameda Gate to the Presidio, c1883-1884.
Soldier and two children on bicycles outside of the Alameda Gate to the Presidio, c1883-1884.
Leaving for home, Presidio, c. 1890s
“Regiment leaving Presidio for home” c. 1890s.
Presidio gate, 1890s - National Parks Gallery
“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
Tents at Presidio sash camp, c. 1890s
Crissy Field Postcard - National Parks Gallery
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
Soldier washing clothes, c. 1890s. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Regiment at attention, 1890s - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
“Regiment at attention,” Presidio, 1890s. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Drive to Fort Point, Presidio, 1890s
The Presidio and drive to Fort Point in 1890 with man and horse in midground.
“Sailing for Honolulu” Presidio, c. 1890s
“Sailing for Honolulu” Presidio, c. 1890s.
Tents at Presidio sash camp, c. 1890s
Tents at Presidio sash camp, c. 1890s
Camps at the Presidio during the Spanish American War, 1898.
Camps at the East Cantonment of the Presidio during the Spanish American War, 1898.
Presidio's main parade grounds, 1898
Presidio's main parade grounds, brick barracks, and headquarters from the hill behind the troops tents, 1898
Men on dunes, Camp Merritt, 1898
“Col. Lopez, Major Hauwe [?] middle, and Capt. J [?] Clark of Iowa of Co. M. 51st Iowa. June 1898”
51st Iowa Football Team, 1898 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
51st Iowa Football Team, "Champions of the Pacific Coast" posing above a Spanish -American War camp in or near the Presidio, 1898.
Montgomery Street Barracks, 1898
View of the Montgomery Street Barracks built in 1895 for the 30th Infantry and the Spanish-American War, 1898.
At attention, Presidio, 1898 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
“Officer at attention, 1898.” Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Group of soldiers in the tent housing at the East Cantonment of the Pr...
Group of soldiers in the tent housing at the East Cantonment of the Presidio during the Spanish American War, 1898.
Landscape view of the Presidio, 1898
Caption states: "A view of the Presidio of the SF in 1898, looking Northeast across the Bay. Fort Mason is to the extreme right, the parade ground on the left is faced by barracks... The cluster of tents housed... More
Troops lounging after pay day, 1898
“Squad drill after pay day. Presidio, September 1898,” on Lyon Street.
John J. Rapp at Camp Merritt, c. 1898
“John J. Rapp, one of our tent mates. Camp Merritt," c. 1898.
Tents on parade ground, Presidio, 1899
The Presidio in 1899 with tents on parade ground
Baker Beach, c1900 - National Parks Gallery
A view of housing on Baker Beach, the west end of the Presidio.
Presidio during the Spanish American War, c1898-1900.
View of the Presidio during the Spanish American War, c1898-1900.
Eight soldiers on a porch, 1900
Eight soldiers on a porch, presumably in the Presidio, c1900
Company K in the Presidio, c1900.
Soldiers from Company K standing outside of their 'dog tents' in the Presidio, c1900.
51st Iowa Division troops changing straw in their mattresses at Camp M...
51st Iowa Division troops changing straw in their mattresses at Camp Merriam in the Presidio, c1900
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Muir Woods
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Mildred and friends at Muir Woods
Troops airing bedding at Camp Merritt, c1900.
Troops airing bedding at Camp Merritt, c1900. Camp Merritt (currently the inner Richmond District area) was known for damp and over-crowded conditions which lead to poor sanitation and disease.
Christmas in the wards, c1901 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Caption States: "Christmas in the wards. One of the 10, 40-bed wards of thee Army General Hospital. Medical staff and nurses' station stand in the middle of the two rows of patients. 3,180 patients were treated... More
President McKinley at the dedication of the Letterman Hospital, 1901.
Crowds in the Presidio to see President McKinley at the dedication of the Letterman Hospital, 1901.
Letterman and Crissy Field, 1901
Presidio with Letterman Hospital Complex, Crissy Field, and bay in 1901.
Northeast Presidio, 1901 - National Parks Gallery
"Northeast Presidio: Crissy Field, quartermaster wharf area & bay, 1901"
Presidio Golf Course, 1901. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Maud Clark at the Presidio Golf Course, 1901. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio's original flagpole, 1902
Presidio's original flagpole surrounded by cannons and cannonballs, 1902.
“Spanish American War, Presidio, 1903”
“Spanish American War, Presidio, 1903.” Wide shot of camp at Presidio and bay.
Entrance to Presidio, 1908 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
“Entrance to the Presidio, Presidio Avenue 1908” Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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.”
30th US Infantry troops completing drills in the Presidio, c1910.
30th US Infantry troops completing drills in the Presidio, c1910.
Presidio's Arguello Gate entrance, c1910
One soldier and two boys stand at the Presidio's Arguello Gate entrance, c1910
Battery Godfrey, c1910 - National Parks Gallery
Troops test firing the guns at Battery Godfrey in the Presidio, c1910.
Soldiers in front of a Fort Scott building, c. 1914
Soldiers in front of a Fort Scott building, c. 1914 Public domain photograph of a house in California, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lobos Creek, 1914 - National Parks Gallery
This image is showing Lobos Creek looking towards the water treatment plant at Baker Beach. The photograph accompanies a 1915 report about the filtration of Lobos Creek.
The "Telephone Boys" - National Parks Gallery
The "Telephone Boys" at the Presidio in San Francisco, 1911-1914. The photo includes Lawrence E. McNutt.
Fort Scott postcard, 1915 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Postcard of tents and camp at Fort Scott, 1915. Public domain scan of the vintage San Francisco postcard, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
30th Infantry troops pulling and pushing a wagon, c1910-1915.
30th Infantry troops pulling and pushing a wagon, c1910-1915. Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lobos Creek, 1914 - National Parks Gallery
A picture of a culvert at Lobos Creek. The photograph accompanies a 1915 report about the filtration of Lobos Creek.
Morning Salute, Presidio, 1915 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
“The Morning Salute at the Presidio of San Francisco, Cal.” Soldiers setting off guns, 1915.
Lobos Creek looking east, 1914 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Lobos Creek with houses on the edge of the south bank. The photograph accompanies a 1915 report about the filtration of Lobos Creek.
Lobos Creek looking west, 1914 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Lobos Creek with houses on the edge of the south bank. The photograph accompanies a 1915 report about the filtration of Lobos Creek.
Main Post at the Presidio - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
The buildings at the Main Post at the Presidio Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Main Post of the presidio - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
The Main Post--the heart of the Presidio--marks the site of a Spanish garrison established here in 1776. This historic site served as a Spanish military base for forty-five years, fell under Mexican control for... More
Volunteer educates park visitors
In the Presidio there is an archaeology site and our volunteer is telling park visitors all about it
Childen at a celebration for Posado De Paseo
This volunteer is telling a story to the kids about the expedition of De Anza to colonize San Francisco.
Main Post at the Presidio - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Main Post at the Presidio Public domain photograph of a post office building, postal service, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio
Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio
Event for Posado de Paseo - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
This is another celebration celebrating De Anza's journey from Mexico to California.
The Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio
The view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio
Presidio grounds postcard, 1918
“Presidio Grounds, San Francisco, California.” Postcard of soldiers and ladies walking around circle, 1918.
Belgian troops from Russia marching through the Presidio, 1918
Belgian troops from Russia marching through the Presidio, 1918
De Haviland landing after the Transcontinental Reliability and Enduran...
Earliest known photograph of Army flight operations at the Presidio. Capt. H. Lowell Smith lands a de Haviland upon his return from the Transcontinental Reliability and Endurance Test, October 19, 1919
Mule wagon firing during practice maneuvers
Mule wagon firing during practice maneuvers at the Presidio, c1918-1919
Signing the flight log at Crissy Field, 1919
Captain Lowell Smith and Col Hap Arnold signing the flight log at Crissy Field, 1919
Crissy Field Pilots checking a map, c1920.
Group of Crissy Field Pilots checking a map, c1920.
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Lewis at Muir Woods
GOGA-1766 Mildred Lewis Collection Mildred Lewis at Muir Woods Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Capt. Lowell H Smith and Lieutenant John P Richter with Douglas World ...
Capt. Lowell H Smith and Lieutenant John P Richter with Douglas World Cruiser airplane, c 1920s. The Douglas World Cruiser was commissioned by the U.S. Army Air Service in order to complete an around the world flight.
Crissy Field, c.1924 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Aircraft in fron of hangars at Crissy Field, c.1921-1924
Near Letterman hospital, Presidio, 1924
“Presidio 1924,” near Letterman Hospital area.
Parade and field inspection at the Presidio for Generals Hines and Van...
Parade and field inspection at the Presidio for Generals Hines and Van Deman, 1925
Fort Scott Christmas Day menu, 1926
Fort Scott Christmas Day menu, 1926.
Gas trucks, Crissy Field, 1927 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
“Standard of California gas trucks at Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco in connection with first SF to Honolulu flight,” 1927.
Army Relief Society and Army Welfare program, 1928
Army Relief Society and Army Welfare Military Tournament program, 1928. Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Children with machine gun, Presidio, 1929
“Jr Traffic Cops examining D Company machine guns, ‘29”
Children on cannon, Presidio, 1929
“Col. Brown & Jr. Traffic Cops.” Children sitting on cannon, 1929.
Machine gun range, Crissy Field, 1929
“D Company machine gun 1000 inch range.” Crissy Field, Presidio, 1929.
Biplane with children, Presidio, 1929
“Jr. Traffic Cops at Presidio ‘29.” Biplane flying over crowd with children, Presidio, 1929.
WPA cadet on horseback, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadet on horseback near the stables and Doyle Drive, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets outside shooting range, c. 1930s
Four Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets outside of shooting range, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets at Baker Beach, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets diving into the ocean at Baker Beach, c. 1930s.
WPA cadet on large gun, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadet sitting on large gun, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets in room with pictures, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets lounging in room decorated with photos of women, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets loading gun, c. 1930s
Two Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets loading a gun while an officer watches, c 1930s.
WPA barracks, c. 1930s - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets getting ready in barracks, c 1930s.
WPA cadets setting up mock battles, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets setting up mock battles with model soldiers, c 1930s.
WPA cadets in formation, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets in formation with Golden Gate Bridge in background, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets scrubbing, c. 1930s - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Two Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets scrubbing the floor near upright rifles, c. 1930s.
WPA cadet doing handstand, c. 1930s
WPA cadet doing a handstand, c. 1930s. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during the Gr... More
WPA military history class, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets in a military history class, c. 1930s.
WPA cadets with helmets and weapons, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadets wearing helmets and carrying weapons while standing on the parade ground, c. 1930s.
Soldier showing a child artillery guns on the Presidio Main Parade Gro...
Soldier showing a child artillery guns on the Presidio Main Parade Ground, December 29, 1930.
WPA cadet selling goods, c. 1930s
Fort Scott West Point Academy cadet sitting at a small table, selling bananas, cigarettes, and candy, c. 1930s.
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931...
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931. Caption states: "Regimental Defense Problem."
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931...
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931. Caption states: "Regimental Defense Problem."
1st Sergeant Shramar showing his daughter an artillery gun, June 6, 19...
1st Sergeant Shramar showing his daughter an artillery gun on the Presidio Main Parade Grounds, June 6, 1931.
Flag presentation on the Presidio Main Parade Ground on Organization D...
Flag presentation on the Presidio Main Parade Ground on Organization Day, 30th Infantry, February 2nd, 1931.
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931...
Troop drill near the Calvary barracks and stable in the Presidio, 1931. Caption states: "Regimental Defense Problem."