Presidio Chapel
Historic site and park in California. Built 1776. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Presidio of San Francisco is a park and former U.S. Army post on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Northern tip of San Francisco Peninsula on U.S. 101 and I-480, San Francisco, CA |
| County | San Francisco County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Military, Exploration and settlement, Hispanic heritage, Historical archaeology |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Presidio of San Francisco; Presidio Military Reservation |
| Reference number | 66000232 |
| Built | 1776 · more from the 1770s |
| Type of place | military base, urban park, neighborhood |
| Style | Neoclassical architecture, Colonial Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, California Historical Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 477 buildings, 166 structures, 11 sites, 8 objects |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Northern tip of San Francisco Peninsula on U.S. 101 and I-480, San Francisco, CA |
| Website | presidio.gov ↗ |
| Coordinates | 37.7993° N, 122.4619° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in San Francisco | 197 listed places in San Francisco → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Presidio of San Francisco · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Rob Hill Group Campground 1 mile · Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine Ok) 2 miles · Kirby Cove Campground 3 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 4 records ↗
Map
Nearby in San Francisco County
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Guidebooks to historic places in California
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
When was Presidio Chapel listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Presidio Chapel built?
1776, in the Neoclassical architecture and Colonial Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Presidio Chapel?
Probably. Places of this type are usually open to the public, but the record lists no hours; the official website will have them.
Source: Official website
Where is Presidio Chapel?
Northern tip of San Francisco Peninsula on U.S. 101 and I-480, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. The nearest national park unit is Presidio of San Francisco, under a mile away.
Source: Presidio of San Francisco
What does the Presidio Chapel listing include?
The listing counts 662 contributing resources. Those are 477 buildings, 166 structures, 11 sites, and 8 objects. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Presidio Chapel?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Presidio Chapel?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Presidio Chapel?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Rob Hill Group Campground, 1 mile away. Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels Only (Auxiliary Engine Ok) is 2 miles away, and Kirby Cove Campground is 3 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Presidio Chapel?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000232. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.