This marker designates the area where on March 27, 1772 a scientific team under the auspices of the Empire of Spain stopped on Strawberry Creek to include an observation of is now known as Golden Gate. According to Juan Crespi, diarist, the first sighting was marked at Mills College, Second at College of Arts and Crafts.

Placed September 16, 1978

by

District IV

California State Society

Daughters of the American Revolution

Marker can be reached from Center Street east of Oxford Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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