Pier 43 Ferry Arch for Prisoners Bound for Alcatraz

Pier 43 and its headhouse, a decorated hoisting tower for loading and unloading rail cars on and off ferries, was built in 1914. It also is where prisoners bound for Alcatraz were put on ferry.

Alcatraz and Fisherman's Warf

March 1st 2018
Wow what a tour Alcatraz was! The National Park Service provides an amazing audio tour narrated by former guards, prisoners, and warden families. We picked up our headsets and audio players shortly after arriving in the prison and it walked us through the prison's history, structure, internal processes, famous occupants, and narration of escape attempts. It is so well done that Mi Hyon and I gaspe ... read more

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