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Fort Mason, San Francisco

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Fort Mason, San Francisco Fort Mason , once known as  San Francisco Port of Embarkation, US Army , in  San Francisco ,  California , is a former  United States Army  post located in the northern  Marina District , alongside  San Francisco Bay . Fort Mason served as an Army post for more than 100 years, initially as a  coastal defense  site and subsequently as a military port facility. During  World War II , it was the principal port for the Pacific campaign. Today it is part of the  Golden Gate National Recreation Area  and the site of several cultural facilities. It is a  National Historic Landmark District  with over 49 buildings of historic significance, spread over 1,200 acres