Fort Baker

This video is about Fort Baker, which is a fort located in the Marin Headlands. In the beginning of the 20th century, a few forts were built around the bay area to protect the coast from invasion. At one time, 2 particular forts were known only as one, Fort Baker, but later, in 1904, Fort Baker was divided into 2 forts, Fort Baker and Fort Barry. Fort Baker was, and still is located right next to the golden gate bridge. The fort itself had a hospital, gymnasium, as well as countless general's quarters and soldiers barracks.at Fort baker, there was only one job. To defend the coast. In 1942, As a result of this job, men began creating mine fields around the entrance of the bay, so that no ships could pass through. If you would like to learn more about military forts in the bay area , please visit the Marin History Museum facebook, twitter, or website, and most importantly, visit the military exhibit ii August.


www.marinhistory.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marin-History-Museum/127318491240 1125 B street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (415)454-8538 ~created by Lizzie Poznyakov, for the Marin History Museum

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