George Lucas & the Presidio

25/09/2025 2h 44min
George Lucas & the Presidio

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This week on the Skytalkers, we’re diving deep into the unique set up of the Lucasfilm corporate offices within a national park, the Presidio, in San Francisco. Resident architectural historian Caitlin will discuss the environmental laws and public policy that make this possible. Tune into to hear all about:




The history of the Presidio as a military base turned national park within the larger Golden Gate National Recreational Area and its environmental laws. 

How George Lucas proposes his company to build on the Presidio. 

What did the public think of George’s bid to build in the Presidio in 1999? 

George Lucas’s initial concepts for his museum and what the public loved and hated about it. 

…all this and more! 




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