Military
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A historical look at the Mare Island Naval Hospital
The Mare Island Hospital is a massive structure with an immense presence. Although it has been inactive for nearly six…
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Fort Ross: a multicultural historic landmark along the Pacific Coast
About two hours north of San Francisco, along the coast of California, sits one of California’s Historic State Parks –…
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Alden Park: an ideal park setting with historic Military firepower
Alden Park, located on Mare Island, is quite possibly the most unique little park I have ever seen. It’s overall…
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Vettes for Vets American Muscle car show: making Memorial Day memories
On Monday, May 25, the California Automobile Museum held their 6th annual Vettes for Vets & American Muscle car show.…
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Mare Island Naval Cemetery: remembering the soldiers who served this country
The Mare Island Naval Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark and probably the most charming little cemetery in all of…
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St. Peter’s Chapel: the oldest Naval chapel in the United States
St. Peter’s Chapel, located on Mare Island, is an exquisite little chapel built in 1901. It’s Victorian Gothic design hides…
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Photo Essay: Mare Island Naval Shipyard Waterfront
The abandoned waterfront of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard
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A three hour tour of the World War II ‘Mighty Midget’ ship
In 1944, as the United States was already deeply entrenched in World War II, 130 Mighty Midgets, officially titled Landing…
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