The Voices of Fort Winfield Scott

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Fort Winfield Scott

Goldne Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 38738



Fort Winfield Scott was built in 1912. The need to expand the Presidio and house the artillery regiments in a different location from the regular army and cavalry troops became important. As different kinds of soldiers became necessary the importance of training and housing quickly followed. The many Presidio sub post designation follows these creations and modifications to what is defined as the US Regular Army. But the stories found on this page are the personal stories from those who lived here.

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Fort Scott map 1990, Rao interview
1990 Fort Scott Map discussed in the interview

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA-3944



"The post headquarters of Fort Scott. That's where I was based. On the opposite end, when you're going towards the Golden Gate Bridge"- Anita Rao

 
 
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Troops at Fort Winfield Scott c1930s

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 34795



"Yes I was assigned to battery end of the Sixth Coast Artillery at Fort Scott in the Presidio of San Francisco, California."- John Taheny

 
 
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Battery at Fort Winfield Scott

Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives, GOGA 22012



"The sixth Coast Artillery was there and then all the headquarters batteries because all the commanders and everything else was up there. So that was... Well, you know where Fort Scott is, don't you?" -Loren Clark

 
 
 
 

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