095: San Francisco Presidio with Archaeologist Kari Jones and Historian Rob Thomson Part 1
How did a lonely Spanish outpost become one of America's most remarkable historic places?
In this episode, I sit down with Rob Thomson, Federal Preservation Officer, and Kari Jones, Chief Archaeologist with the Presidio Trust, to explore the fascinating history of the Presidio of San Francisco—from its founding by Spain in 1776 to its role as the northernmost military outpost in Alta California.
Our conversation examines why the Spanish chose this strategic location, what daily life was like for soldiers and settlers on California's frontier, and how archaeology is helping us better…
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