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Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
 

Housed in an historic Coast Guard Station, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center features hands-on educational exhibits about local marine life. Located at the west end of Crissy Field, the building was used by the Coast Guard from 1890 to 1990.

The Marine Sanctuary is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For additional information, call (415) 561-6622.

 
National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
Exhibit at the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center.
 
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
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Refugees in line for supplies, 1906  

Did You Know?
In the three days following the 1906 earthquake, the Army's refugee camps at the Presidio issued 3,000 tents, 12,000 shelter halves, 13,000 ponchos, 58,000 pairs of shoes, and 24,000 regulation blue shirts.

Last Updated: December 12, 2006 at 14:38 EST