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Bezig met laden... San Francisco's Presidio (CA) (Images of America)door Robert W. Bowen
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. I have always been entranced with The Presido (and surrounding areas). A really good book that goes into the history of the area and mainly the military's role on this land. Some neat photos. I recall buying this at The Presidio bookstore at the old Officer's Club as a memento of the visit to the site. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Images of America [Arcadia] (California)
What was once home to the native tribe known as the Ohlone, and functioning as guardian of the San Francisco Bay under Spanish, Mexican, and American flags, the Presidio has served as outpost as well as cultural barometer of the vast changes this country and the state of California have seen. For almost a century and a half, the U.S. military transformed these grounds into a logistical centerpiece for every American conflict and created a pioneering airfield for early flight experiments. The Presidio served as the headquarters for the Western Defense Command during World War II and until its closure in 1994. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area then embraced a unique opportunity to develop the Presidio into a mixed-use area where it once again became an influential icon as development tackled various social, cultural, and environmental issues to point northern California into a new century while simultaneously tracing this country's past. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)355.70979461Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Military Science Military establishments Biography; History by Place North America West Coast U.S.LC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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