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“the san diego history center”
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Camp Pendleton barracks in 1951. (ONE TIME USE) 
From the Archives travels today up to North County for this shot of the Camp Pendleton barracks in 1951 against the backdrop of Southern California coastal hills. The base was established in 1942, and became a permanent installation two years later. It is one of the largest Marine bases in the U.S. The San Diego Union-Tribune historical photos are provided by the San Diego History Center. To browse additional materials visit https://collections.sandiegohistory.org/.
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