Presidio

Presidio Jul 3, 1876

View northeast over battle towards Alcatraz. A mock military battle staged on July 3rd, 1876, in honor of the US Centennial anniversary. In the distance is Harbor View area. Baker Street crosses tidal slough on a trestle/causeway. Boats in water, people on grass. Ships at anchor in the Bay. Presidio House. This image was also produced as Watkins stereoview 3587. [The Bombardment. View from the Presidio, S.F. July 3, 1876 3585]

Carleton Watkins (Marilyn Blaisdell Collection / Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Presidio

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