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Fort Cronkhite: The abandoned WWII fort near San Francisco where giant 16-inch guns once shook the city

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: October 06, 2026 at 18:22

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Fort Cronkhite, a former WWII military post in California’s Marin Headlands, once helped protect San Francisco Bay with massive 16-inch guns. Now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the historic site preserves wartime buildings and military defenses alongside beaches, trails and Pacific views. Visitors can explore Battery Townsley and discover the area’s WWII and Cold War history.

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