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Overview
Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.
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Alcatraz Social Media
Alcatraz Island is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter and Facebook. We also have a Cultural History Tour available on Gowalla.
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The American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz
On November 20 1969 Indians of All Tribes began their historic 19 month occupation of Alcatraz Island. We've added on the Internet to help you learn more about this significant event in the history of the Rock.
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Museum Collections at the Rock
This online exhibit features the extensive collections from Alcatraz Island. Collections include objects made by notorious inmates, historic photographs and documents, escape materials and inmate artwork; items used by officers including correctional materials when Alcatraz was a federal penitentiary from 1934–1963; military prison period materials from 1859–1934; and the American Indian occupation of 1969–1971. .
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Alcatraz Historic Gardens Project
In 2003, the Garden Conservancy and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy formed a partnership with the National Park Service to restore and maintain key gardens on Alcatraz. Through the , the partner organizations preserve, rebuild,
and maintain the gardens created by those who lived on the island
during its military and prison eras, and interpret their history,
horticulture, and cultural significance for visitors.
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Write to
Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Fort Mason, B201
San Francisco, CA 94123
E-mail Us
Phone
Ranger Station
(415) 561-4900
Ferry Tickets/Reservations
(415) 981-7625
Fax
(415) 705-1050
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Climate
Alcatraz can be windy and cool, warm and clear, and wet (fog and rain) most any time of year - even on the same day! We recommended wearing layers as conditions can change quickly.
In general summers tend to be cool and foggy, winters cool and rainy, but nice days can happen any time of year.
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." (While usually attributed to Mark Twain, the actual source of this famous quote is unknown.)
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The abundant plant life found on Alcatraz today is not quite “natural” – originally the island was a barren, wind swept, bird guano covered piece of sandstone rock. Soil and plants were introduced by the U.S. Army as they built the first U.S. fort on the West Coast, beginning in the 1850s.
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Last Updated: August 08, 2011 at 10:58 MST |
