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The Presidio San Francisco, California
The Presidio of San Francisco is managed by two federal agencies in partnership: 300 acres along the coast are managed by the National Park Service, while the rest of the Presidio, 1,191 acres, is managed by the Presidio Trust. Both agencies work in close collaboration with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit organization that provides indispensable philanthropic and programmatic support.[from presidio website]
Andy Goldsworthy Brick Buildings Cemeteries Harmed Trees Julius Kahn Playground Letterman Digital Arts Center Recycled Water Pond Paths Signs The Presidio In 1963 Views From
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The Presidio In 1963, San Francisco, California

1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1968th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 968th year of the 2nd millennium, the 68th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1960s decade. The year was defined by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide.[from wikipedia]

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Andy Goldsworthy, American Artist

Andy Goldsworthy OBE (born 26 July 1956) is a British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist who produces site-specific sculptures and land art situated in natural and urban settings. He lives and works in Scotland.[from wikipedia]

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Brick Buildings, On The Presidio, San Francisco, California

A brick is building material used to make walls, pavements and other elements in masonry construction. Traditionally, the term brick referred to a unit composed of clay, but it is now used to denote rectangular units made of clay-bearing soil, sand, and lime, or concrete materials. Bricks can be joined together using mortar, adhesives or by interlocking them.[from wikipedia]

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Cemeteries, At The Presidio, San Francisco, California

The intact or cremated remains of people may be interred in a grave, commonly referred to as burial, or in a tomb, an "above-ground grave" (resembling a sarcophagus), a mausoleum, columbarium, niche, or other edifice. In Western cultures, funeral ceremonies are often observed in cemeteries. These ceremonies or rites of passage differ according to cultural practices and religious beliefs. Modern cemeteries often include crematoria, and some grounds previously used for both, continue as crematoria as a principal use long after the interment areas have been filled.[from wikipedia]

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Harmed Trees, Found On The Presidio, San Francisco, California

n botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are usable as lumber or plants above a specified height. In wider definitions, the taller palms, tree ferns, bananas, and bamboos are also trees. Trees are not a taxonomic group but include a variety of plant species that have independently evolved a trunk and branches as a way to tower above other plants to compete for sunlight.[from wikipedia]

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Julius Kahn Playground, The Presidio, San Francisco, California

Julius Kahn Playground --known as simply "JK" to its regulars-- is a much beloved part of the community. It's where toddlers get their kicks on slides, swings, and sand while school-aged kids work their motor skills on the climbing and spinning structures. Often, as their tots are busy playing, adults take the opportunity to soak in the spectacular view, which on a clear day stretches north to the Golden Gate Bridge and beyond to the Marin Headlands.[from wikipedia]

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Letterman Digital Arts Center Recycled Water Pond, At Lucas, The Presidio, San Francisco, California

A visit to the Letterman Digital Arts Center isn't complete without appreciating the grounds that surround it. The late, great landscape designer Lawrence Halprin created this meadow, with a creek-fed lagoon, 500 trees, shrubs, and ample walkways and sitting areas to enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts. After resting or picnicking here, connect with other nearby sites via the Presidio Promenade Trail​. Before heading out, grab a coffee at Starbucks or stop for a craft beer and a meal at Sessions at the Presidio​, both located within the Letterman Digital Arts Center.[from presidio website[

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Paths, Inside The Presidio, San Francisco, California

A footpath (also pedestrian way, walking trail, nature trail) is a type of thoroughfare that is intended for use only by pedestrians and not other forms of traffic such as motorized vehicles, cycles, and horses. They can be found in a wide variety of places, from the centre of cities, to farmland, to mountain ridges. Urban footpaths are usually paved, may have steps, and can be called alleys, lanes, steps, etc.[from wikipedia]

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Signs, At The Presidio, San Francisco, California

The main purpose of signs is to communicate, to convey information designed to assist the receiver with decision-making based on the information provided. Alternatively, promotional signage may be designed to persuade receivers of the merits of a given product or service. Signage is distinct from labeling, which conveys information about a particular product or service.[from wikipedia]

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Views From, Inside The Presidio, San Francisco, California

An extent or range of vision. The act of seeing or examining. The modeor act of looking at or regarding something.[from webster]


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