The Fort, Adobe fort in Taft, United States.
The Fort features 14-foot adobe walls, two courtyards, wooden entrance gates, an auditorium, and spans across three acres of land.
Constructed between 1938 and 1940 by the Works Progress Administration, this structure replicates Sacramento's Sutter's Fort and served as a government office hub.
The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 through Assemblyman Trice Harvey's nomination efforts.
The facility offers indoor and outdoor spaces with kitchen access for weddings, corporate gatherings, and community events through advance reservations.
The Fort stands as one of the largest WPA buildings constructed in the San Joaquin Valley during the Great Depression era.
Location: Taft
GPS coordinates: 35.15060,-119.46500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:07
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