The Voices of Fort Baker

Fort Baker c1960
Fort Baker c1960

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 35301




Fort Baker was an active US military post from 1901 to 1995 when the army turned the lands over to the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreaion Area. Even with hundreds of years of stories at this place, here are a few that have been saved. Unlike army records, and military details that are usually easy to find, these stories talk about the lives of the civilians and staff who lived and worked there, as remembered by them.

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East Ft Baker service club
East Ft. Baker Service Club c1956

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 40047



"so I moved over to the Post and started to work. Service Clubs operated seven days a week."-Elizabeth de la Torre

 
 
 
The Mine Planter Leos Boat at Ft Baker
Mine Tender Leaving Ft. Baker

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 35339



"the mine planter would go out and grab the broken loose, the mine that was broken loose" -Jerry Parr

 
 
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

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