National Park Service; Givens, J. D. (James David), 1863-

Crowds gather around the United States Army Band as it plays at the Presidio of San Francisco, the former military fort and now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Behind the band and to its left, President Roosevelt is on horseback and in a top hat. Newspaper reports of the parade indicate that the troops to the band’s left are led by Major-General Arthur MacArthur.

Collection

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Creation Date

1903-05-13

Creator(s)

National Park Service; Givens, J. D. (James David), 1863-

From his carriage, President Roosevelt tips his hat to the crowd gathered at the Presidio, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. At Roosevelt’s request, he is accompanied by the 9th Cavalry Honor Guard, also known as the “Buffalo Soldiers.” The unit had served at San Juan Hill in Cuba along with Roosevelt and the Rough Riders.

Collection

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Creation Date

1903-05-13

Creator(s)

National Park Service; Givens, J. D. (James David), 1863-

To honor President Roosevelt’s visit to San Francisco in May of 1903, crowds watch an arrival parade from the street and spaces above as it marches southwest on Market Street. On the street, a band marches followed by a soldiers on foot and a few on horseback. To the band’s left, the Emporium, a department store located along Market Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, is decorated to welcome President Roosevelt. The Call Building, later known as the Spreckels Building and then the Central Tower, can be seen behind and to the left of the soldiers. In front of the Call Building appears a sign for Sanborn, Vail, & Co. Wholesale and Retail.

Collection

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Creation Date

1903-05-12

Creator(s)

National Park Service; Givens, J. D. (James David), 1863-