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San Francisco Bay Town Description and Plans
The article outlines the strategic San Jose Bay town on the southwest arm of San Francisco Bay with its fortified harbor, aqueducts for water supply, and market prospects. It discusses land, climate, and trade potential, the 1839 founding by Captain John Viegot, and the growth of an urban center connected to surrounding missions and valleys. It notes neighboring sites, such as Yerba Buena, and details the bay’s geography, water depth, and the town’s role as a commercial hub.
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