Fort Point, San Francisco is a fort in San Francisco, California, and a filming location for Vertigo (1958). Built in 1853-1861, it was designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in San Francisco, California
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11476, SRC-11477, SRC-14187 - Appeared in Vertigo (movie, 1958)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11476, SRC-11477, SRC-13337 - Built 1853–1861
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16048, SRC-16538, SRC-17061 - Designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16048, SRC-16538, SRC-17061 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (designated 10/16/1970, ref. 70000146); California Historical Landmark #82
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16048, SRC-16537, SRC-17062
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11476 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/v/Vertigo.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11477 — https://reelsf.com/reelsf/vertigo-fort-point (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13337 — Wikipedia — Vertigo (film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14187 — National Park Service — Fort Point National Historic Site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16048 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Point,_San_Francisco (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16537 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/70000146 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16538 — https://www.nps.gov/fopo/learn/historyculture/index.htm (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17061 — https://www.battlefields.org/visit/heritage-sites/fort-point (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17062 — https://noehill.com/sf/landmarks/nat1970000146.asp (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vertigo filmed?
Fort Point, San Francisco, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Vertigo.
Who designed Fort Point, San Francisco?
Fort Point, San Francisco was designed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Where is Fort Point, San Francisco located?
Fort Point, San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California.