- Stock Photography: BLACK POINT BATTERY FORT MASON SAN FRANCISCO 4 by Peachpappa
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- Photo title: Black Point Battery Fort Mason San Francisco 4
- Author: Peachpappa
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- Fort Mason in San Francisco has history going back to the American Civil War even though no battles took place in California during this period. It did have the gold at the time which both side did want, and although the state was supplying the Union with troops, it also had a still open harbor, which the south did need. Since most of the residents of San Francisco at this time were from other countries more than there rest of this country, their ideals were to supporting and joining the Union. Privately owned by Major General John C Fremont, the land was seized by the federal government under orders by President Lincoln as it was too valuable to the war. The fort is named for Richard Mason, military governor of California before statehood, and descendent of George Mason, one of the signers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Beautifully secluded by the cypress trees and overlooking the fog shrouded Golden Gate Bridge is Black Point Battery, with the last remaining Rodman Cannon from the army`s period here during the mid 1800`s. This was an important defense in protecting the cities now famous gold, not just from the Confederates, but from any pirates. This fort was also the an abolitionist center. As seen 20 October 2022.
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