""The mystery to me is how something so big and that was supposed to be so prominent has gotten so forgotten," Richard White, a Stanford professor emeritus of American history, told SFGATE."
"Once you notice it, it's hard to stop wondering: What is a giant cross doing in the middle of a public park?"
The 55-foot-high stone cross in Golden Gate Park, known as the Prayer Book Cross or Drake's Cross, is frequently unnoticed by park visitors. Once a prominent landmark visible from Point Reyes, it has become obscured by tall trees. The cross, built from 68 blocks of sandstone, contrasts with the vibrant surroundings. Richard White, a historian, reflects on its forgotten status and its connection to Sir Francis Drake, raising questions about its presence in a public park and its historical implications.
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