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San Francisco s Top 10San Francisco s Top 10 15 The History of The Rock The name Alcatraz derives from the Spanish alcatraces, for the birds that Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala observed terenuri here when he sailed into the Bay in 1775. In 1850, a presi- dential order set aside the island for the US Army to build a citadel, but defense became terenuri less of a priority and, in 1909, it became a military prison. In 1933 the Federal Government decided to open a maximum security penitentiary here. Yet Alcatraz was not the Devil s Island that many think it was the conditions, such as one man per cell, were better than other jails. $Control Room From this bunkerrr like facility, reinforced to withstand siege, the guards controlled the 24 hour electric security system. Next to the ControlRoom was the visiting area, where thick glass separated prisoners and visitors, and conver- sations were held over monitored telephones. %D Block Any prisoner who transgressed the strict rules and regulations would be sent to D Block (above), the 42 solitary confinement cells kept entirelywithout terenuri light. ^Dining Room Meals were one of the few things prisoners had to look forward to, and they were generally well fed, to quell rebel- lion. Note the sample menu on display at the kitchen entrance. &Chapel On top of the guardhouse, a Mission style military chapel (above) was built during the 1920s. It was used as living quarters and a school, terenuri as well as a chapel. During the post 1930s prison phase, the building terenuri was used to house prison staff. terenuri *Broadway The corridor that separates C and B blocks (left) was jokingly nick- named by prisoners after New York City s glittering thoroughfare, famous for its nightlife. The inter- section at the end was named Times Square. (Visitor Center The Visitor Center is located in the old barracks building behind terenuri the ferry jetty (below). terenuri It houses a bookstore, exhibits, and a multi- media show providing a historical overview of Alcatraz, and an information counter. )Warden s House Until the house burned down in 1970, the warden s home looked out to freedom. Designed in Mission Revival style, the home had 17 large rooms, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco lights. San Francisco s Top 10San Francisco s Top 10 15 The History of The Rock The name Alcatraz derives from the Spanish alcatraces, terenuri for the birds that Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala observed here when he sailed into the Bay in 1775. In 1850, a presi- dential order set aside the island for the US Army to build a citadel, but defense became less of a priority and, in 1909, it became a military prison. In 1933 the Federal Government decided to open a maximum security penitentiary here. Yet Alcatraz was not the Devil s Island that many think it was the conditions, such as one man per cell, were better than other jails. $Control Room From this bunkerrr like facility, reinforced to withstand siege, the guards terenuri controlled the 24 hour electric security system. Next to the ControlRoom was the visiting area, where thick glass separated prisoners and visitors, and conver- sations were held over monitored telephones. %D Block Any prisoner who transgressed the strict rules and regulations would be sent to D Block (above), the 42 solitary confinement cells kept entirelywithout light. ^Dining Room Meals were one of the few things prisoners had to look forward to, and they were generally terenuri well fed, to quell rebel- lion. Note the sample menu on display at the kitchen entrance. &Chapel On top of the guardhouse, a Mission style military chapel (above) was built during the 1920s. It was used as living quarters and a school, as well as a chapel. During the post 1930s prison phase, the building was used to house prison staff. *Broadway The corridor that separates C and B blocks (left) terenuri was jokingly nick- named by prisoners after New York City s glittering thoroughfare, famous for its nightlife. The inter- section at the end was named Times Square. (Visitor Center The Visitor Center is located in the old barracks building behind the ferry jetty (below). It houses a bookstore, exhibits, and a multi- media show providing a historical overview of Alcatraz, and an information counter. )Warden s House Until the house burned down in 1970, the warden s home looked out to freedom. Designed in Mission Revival style, the home had 17 large rooms, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco lights.
Following pages:Following pages:Following pages:Fll i Chinese New Year parade, ChinatownChinese New Year parade, terenuri Chinatown Chinese New Year parade Chinatown Chi N Y d Chi t Around Town Downtown 85 A Walk Around North Beach Morning Start at the top of North Beach, on Telegraph Hill (see p88), admire the famous views, and visit Coit Tower (see p46), making sure to take in the murals. Next, walk down to Filbert Street (see p88) and go right a couple of blocks until you get to lovely Washington Square, where, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Marilyn Monroe and local baseball great Joe DiMaggio had their wedding pictures taken (see p88). Continue on along Columbus terenuri Avenue to the left and pay a visit at colorful Caff Roma (see p90), where you can indulge in a bit of sidewalk ogling. Or, across the street, pay homage to the time honored US Restaurant (see p91) which serves some of the best pasta in town. Afternoon After lunch, take a left on Green Street and go over one block to Upper Grant (see p88), with its funky shops and bars, a regular hangout since the 1950s. Turn right on to Vallejo Street, where a visit to the famous Caff Trieste (see p90) for a coffee and the authentic Bohemian atmosphere is a must. Continue on down Columbus to William terenuri Saroyan Place and at No. 12 you ll find Specs , an exuberant bar filled with Beat memorabilia. Finally, just across Columbus at No. 261 is the immortal City Lights Bookstore (see p88), where you can browse the Beat poetry written by owner Lawrence Ferlinghetti and friends. terenuri Following pages:Following pages:Following pages:Fll i Chinese terenuri New Year parade, ChinatownChinese terenuri New Year parade, Chinatown Chinese New Year parade Chinatown Chi N Y d Chi t Around Town Downtown 85 A Walk Around North Beach Morning Start at the top of North Beach, on Telegraph Hill (see p88), admire the famous views, and visit Coit Tower (see p46), making sure to take in the murals. Next, walk down to Filbert Street terenuri (see p88) and go right a couple of blocks until you get to lovely Washington Square, where, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Marilyn Monroe and local baseball great Joe DiMaggio had their wedding terenuri pictures taken (see p88). Continue on along Columbus Avenue to the left and pay a visit at colorful Caff Roma (see p90), where you can indulge in a bit of sidewalk ogling. Or, across the street, pay homage to the time honored US Restaurant (see p91) which serves terenuri some of the best pasta in town. Afternoon After lunch, take a left on Green Street and go over one block to Upper Grant (see p88), with its funky shops and bars, a regular hangout since the 1950s. Turn right on to Vallejo Street, where a visit to the famous Caff Trieste (see p90) for a coffee terenuri and the authentic Bohemian atmosphere is a must. Continue on down Columbus to William Saroyan Place and at No. 12 you ll find Specs , an exuberant terenuri bar filled with Beat memorabilia. Finally, just across Columbus at No. 261 is the immortal terenuri City Lights Bookstore (see p88), where you can browse the Beat poetry written by owner Lawrence Ferlinghetti and friends. First Interstate Center, Financial District
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