Palace Of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, 6th Army Inactivation Photographs, GOGA-2278

The Palace of Fine Arts was built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915. It was constructed partially on the military lands of the Presidio. The military used it as a warehouse and storage until after World War II. The land was then given to the city. The Palace was built by Bernard Maybeck with the intent that it would be temporary and fall apart, which it did until in 1962 when a non profit formed to raise money and make the structure permanent.

Like most donated pictures in the Park Archive and Records Center these raise questions. Besides the obvious striking appearnce of the Palace, why would the Army take regimental panoramic photos here? Like so many other photos the archives doesnt know who the individuals are, so if you know anyone let us know. Either way enjoy the view!

 

 

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