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Presidio by dalecruse

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Presidio

This charming two-story white building stands in the Presidio of San Francisco, a former military post with a long history dating back to the late 18th century. With its crisp wooden siding and symmetrical window placement, the structure reflects the simple yet refined design of late 19th and early 20th-century military architecture. Its red hipped roof complements the surrounding brick barracks, a reminder of the Presidio’s time as a U.S. Army base.

The surrounding landscape features towering palm trees and manicured hedges, lending a serene contrast to the regimented geometry of the built environment. In the background, the red brick structures, likely former barracks or administrative offices, hint at the Presidio’s transformation over the decades. Once a strategic military installation, the area now serves as a national park, blending preserved historic buildings with carefully planned adaptations for public use.

The Presidio’s architecture often reflects a mix of Spanish colonial influences and classic American military design. While this particular structure doesn’t bear the grandiosity of larger officers’ quarters or the Mission Revival style found elsewhere in the park, its well-proportioned form and understated detailing contribute to the district’s historic character. It may have served as an auxiliary office, residence, or storage facility during its operational years.

Today, the Presidio is known for repurposing its historic buildings into offices, museums, and cultural spaces. This structure’s fresh white paint and maintained landscaping suggest it continues to serve a useful function, blending history with present-day utility. Its location along a curving road highlights the thoughtful planning of the Presidio, where historic preservation meets evolving urban needs.

240319-A-A4608-5148 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-5148

This is a news clipping from the March 25, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-1052 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-1052

This is a news clipping from the March 25, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-OK556-8022 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-OK556-8022

This is a news clipping from the March 28, 2014, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-5130 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-5130

This is a news clipping from the March 28, 2014, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-5676 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-5676

This is a news clipping from the March 11, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-6421 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-6421

This is a news clipping from the March 26, 2004, edition of The Triad newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-1884 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-1884

This is a news clipping from the March 26, 2004, edition of The Triad newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-8128 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-8128

This is a news clipping from the March 25, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-3534 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-3534

This is a news clipping from the March 11, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-7369 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-7369

This is a news clipping from the March 26, 2004, edition of The Triad newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-2554 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-2554

This is a news clipping from the March 26, 2004, edition of The Triad newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-OK556-8717 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-OK556-8717

This is a news clipping from the March 28, 2014, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was continuing its mission training service members for overseas contingency operations. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

240319-A-A4608-8605 by Fort McCoy

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240319-A-A4608-8605

This is a news clipping from the March 11, 1944, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at then-Camp McCoy, Wis. During that time, the installation was busy preparing service members for fighting in World War II. (U.S. Army Historical Photo)

Along the Road by Mike Talplacido

© Mike Talplacido, all rights reserved.

Along the Road

Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA

Bull by Mike Talplacido

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Bull

Chickamauga National Military Park

Alabama Tall by Mike Talplacido

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Alabama Tall

Chickamauga National Military Park

C. 1918 US Navy sailor seated under ships flag by Historicimage

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C. 1918 US Navy sailor seated under ships flag

C. 1918 photograph depicting a US Navy sailor seated under an American flag on board his ship.

Detail C. 1928 Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A by Historicimage

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Detail C. 1928 Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A

Detail of a C. 1928 photograph depicting soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A. This regiment was one of the segregated units of the US Army known as Buffalo Soldiers. The photo taken by ' Lt. F. R. Undritz, U.S. Army ' as stamped on the reverse. It may have been taken at Fort Huachuca, Arizona where the 25th Infantry Regiment and the 10th Cavalry Regiment ( also a Buffalo Soldier unit ) trained together.

C. 1928 Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A by Historicimage

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C. 1928 Buffalo Soldiers, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A

Detail of a C. 1928 photograph depicting soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, Troop A. This regiment was one of the segregated units of the US Army known as Buffalo Soldiers. The photo taken by ' Lt. F. R. Undritz, U.S. Army ' as stamped on the reverse. It may have been taken at Fort Huachuca, Arizona where the 25th Infantry Regiment and the 10th Cavalry Regiment ( also a Buffalo Soldier unit ) trained together.