The fort was built just before the start of the Civil War. It was built to protect the San Francisco Bay, but never saw battle. There was also an increased soldier presence during World War II to guard against minefields and submarines. When the Golden Gate Bridge was being designed, the fort was almost demolished to make way for the bridge. But Chief Engineer Joseph Strauss redesigned the bridge to save the fort, where it still remains.
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