Lake Merced
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Lake Merced is a freshwater lake located on the West Side of San Francisco, in the southwest corner of the city. It is surrounded by three golf courses, as well as residential areas, Lowell High Schoo
2024 aerial of Lake Merced Park
Lake Merced at SFSU
Francisco de Haro, 1st Alcalde of San Francisco (Mayor), purchased Rancho Laguna de la Merced, which included Lake Merced, in 1837.
Foggy Morning at Lake Merced.
Francisco de Haro
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Francisco de Haro was a Californio politician, soldier, and ranchero, who served as the 1st and 5th Alcalde of San Francisco. He notably commissioned the first land survey of San Francisco to Jean Jac
Grave of Francisco de Haro at Mission Dolores Cemetery.
