Location: Presidio
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Top 6 Monuments & Statues in Presidio, California (CA)
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1. Yoda fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By wireless_in_CA
While visiting the Presidio we finally had the time to search for the Yoda Fountain. It was about a 15 minute walk from our parking spot (in Lot 7) to the Lucasfilm Sound and Lights building. The lot right in front required us to show an employee badge so unfortunately we did not qualify. Due to Covid-19 the lobby was not open so we did not get to see the other Star Wars memorabilia inside. Hopefully soon. The statue itself was quite detailed. Yoda was perched above the fountain in a classic pose about to say something wise to his Jedi students. We definitely will be back.
2. Korean War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By thumatydanielk - Hyderabad, India
Great way to commemorate the scarifies of war heros who fought in the Forgotten War. Well documented history helps visitors understand what it was like during the tough times. The cleanliness of this place, indicates how important & respected this memorial is to people around.
3. WWII West Coast Memorial
4. Philo T. Farnsworth statue
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ChairWell
Preface to review: I had a friend who knew and was influenced by Philo Farnsworth in a powerful way and I am predisposed to be empathetic towards the subject. During a time when monuments of white men of dubious character are being torn down, my reaction to the spirit of this statue is that it appears to be a white man you can admire and trust. I may be wrong, but for now this is reassuring. Review on artistic merit of the sculpture: Study closely the demeanor and composition of this work of art, the gesture of the head and body, the thoughtful expression on the face of the subject looking down at his inventions. What this is: extremely accomplished three dimensional drawing with emphasis on underflying almost abstract structural geometrical qualities. Flawless flow of movement from the figure to the articulated cloth to the firm vacuum tube and television set. And it doesn't hurt that it is on a pedestal with flowers and stunning San Francisco backdrop over the dome of the Palace of Fine Arts. One problem: I have yet to find the signature or name of the sculptor (will go back today and try to find it). Visit this image of an intelligent and kind (white) man, take some time with it, honor the effort that went into making a work in bronze of this scale (very difficult), and I hope you will experience a calm and inspiring presence. Cheryl Chester (aka Chairwell) email me if you want to respond: [email protected]
