jan 1, 1853 - Building a Citadel
Description:
The US Government gave approval to the chief engineer, Joseph Totten, to build a citadel, or fortress, on the island in order to protect the West Coast and San Francisco Bay from foreign invaders and the riches that California had to offer, such as the gold from the California Gold Rush (National Park Service).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1853
Now
~ 172 years ago