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Crane Cove Park, Parks, Potrero Point, San Francisco, California

Welcome Sign
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A sign at the entrance to the park welcomed people. It also listed the rules governing the use of the park.


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Huge Lathe
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A huge industrial lathe formed the left side border of the path into the park.


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Long Lathe
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The old industrial lathe was long and set on dirt alongside the path.


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Ferns
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The track of the lathe was slowly being overgrown with ferns.


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Locked With Rust
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The various components of the lathe were locked in place by rust.


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Springs And Bolts
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One component of the lathe were two steel bars held down by bolts and lifted by springs.


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Far End
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The far end of the lathe was the piece that held the work piece in place.


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Lathe Sign
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A sign on the end of the lathe was titled, "Steel Lathe." That sign also described the use of the lathe.


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Bike Parking
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Also, at the end of the path into the park, was a line of hoops for parking and locking bicycles.


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Swimming Prohibited
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Another sign prohibited swimming because beyond the buoy line laid submerged hazards.


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Benches
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Benches were available for park visitors to sit upon. Also, out in the bay, was the line of buoys that visitors should never swim beyond..


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Large Park
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The park was long, with a beach to the left and grass beyond that.


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Boats Docked
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Boats were docked at a marina off to the left of the park.


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Distant Ship Repair
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A ship repair facility was across the water from the park.


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Patch Of Grass
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A wide patch of grass grew facing the beach. Benches at the far end were a place to rest.


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Patch Of Sand
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A patch of sandy dirt was also available, perhaps for a volley or pickle ball game. Although it could also be a place for dogs to cavort.


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