A new era of defense construction begins. Westward expansion and industrialzation in the late 1800's led to growth as a great world military power. San Francisco was identified as the second most important strategic military site in the United States. ![]() Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives
![]() Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, Edwin S. Long Family Album, GOGA 35355.058
![]() Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, TASC Negative Collection, GOGA 35301.0943
![]() Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, Ralph A Durland Papers, GOGA 35290.019
![]() Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, Dora Devol Brett Collection, GOGA 32485.136
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