Description: History of Alcatraz Island Since 1853, Paperback by Wellman, Gregory L., ISBN 146710857X, ISBN-13 9781467108577, Brand New, Free shipping in the US As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history since 1853. The small island known in sea charts by its Spanish name Isla de los Alcatraces or "Island of Pelicans" laid essentially dormant until the 1850s, when the US military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained one of the Bay Area's most popular attractions as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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Book Title: History of Alcatraz Island since 1853
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, Historic Preservation / General
Publication Year: 2022
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Author: Gregory L. Wellman
Item Length: 9.2 in
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
