Woodrow Wilson - Immigrant Point Overlook - San Francisco, CA
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DougK
N 37° 47.771 W 122° 28.672
10S E 545968 N 4183329
Immigrant Point Overlook is dedicated to those who came to America through the Golden Gate. Carved in stone on the overlook wall are the words of President Woodrow Wilson, welcoming those who want to be free.
Waymark Code: WMEB7E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2012
Views: 8
The newest vista at the Presidio of San Francisco is the Immigrant Point Overlook. It offers sweeping views from
Baker Beach to the
Marin Headlands and on a clear day,
Point Reyes National Seashore.
This scenic overlook is dedicated to those immigrants who may have entered this area through the Golden Gate. On top of the low stone wall at the edge of the overlook are carved the words of President Woodrow Wilson.
“We opened the gates to all the world and said, ‘Let all men who want to be free come to us and they will be welcome.’”
Address:
Immigrant Point Overlook In the Presidio
Washington Boulevard near Kobbe Avenue ( PresidiGo Shuttle Stop #29 )
San Francisco, California
Website: [Web Link]
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