The USCGC Fir, also known as Mother Fir, is a retired lighthouse tender. Built in Oakland, California, in 1939, the Hollyhock class multi-mission vessel would patrol the waters of Washington and Oregon. It is currently undergoing restoration and is docked at San Francisco Port. The ship is a National Historic Landmark and is also on the list of National Register of Historic Places.
Lying close to the remarkable Golden Gate Bridge, it is no wonder that the Presidio of San Francisco offers some delightful views of the landmark. One of the best spots to admire the bridge is from the vantage point afforded by the Golden Gate Overlook, a scenic destination that delights all ages. Bask in the spellbinding sight of the Golden Gate Bridge and whip out your cameras to capture it for posterity. Apart from its unparalleled views of the bridge, the overlook also offers the opportunity for surveying the surrounding natural features.
In the heart of Union Square, the imposing Dewey Monument remains a major landmark of the west coast city. Nearly everyone visiting San Francisco stops by this arresting work of public art, which commemorates Admiral George Dewey, the Spanish-American War martyr. Built in the year 1903, it was inaugurated by the then president Theodore Roosevelt who dedicated the memorial to the triumph of George Dewey's army over the Spanish army at Manila Bay of Philippines during the late 19th-century war. The monument was built to the designs of Newton J. Tharp and sculpted by Robert I. Aitken.
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Central Embarcadero Piers Historic District is a pier complex in San Francisco. The site is located along the Embarcadero waterfront. Its construction lasted almost a decade before the opening of the piers in 1918. It came into prominence during the World War II, as it became the center of military activities. Currently, the restoration of these historical piers is underway.
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Spreckels Mansion situated on Washington Street is a San Francisco Designated Landmark. With reference number 197, this magnificent mansion was designated as a protected monument in 1990. This French Classical Mansion is one of the most beautiful buildings in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. George Adrian Applegarth and Kenneth A. MacDonald Jr designed this mansion for business magnate Adolph B. Spreckels. This massive mansion has 55 rooms that are equally appealing.
