In #SantaBarbara, you'll find #CasadelaGuerra built between 1818-28 for #JoséAntoniodelaGuerra by #Chumash laborers. It quickly became the junction of life and still operates today. It's a city and #CA landmark, along with being on the #NRHP as "El Paseo and Casa de la Guerra." #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #travel #photos #trivia #history

#Ventura is officially #SanBuenaventura or #SaintBonaventure in Spanish. With a 2024 population of 109k, it's the county seat but not the most populated city. It's also home to #VenturaPier, the oldest pier in California after opening in 1872. #photography #americana #wa #california #coastal #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #travel #photos #trivia

In 2007, the #GlobalPeaceFoundation proposed a redevelopment that included razing the prison and building a peace center in its place at the cost of $1B at the time. It gathered enough signatures to be presented to voters before failing with 72% rejecting it. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

The #Miwok Indians are believed to be the first to inhabit #Alcatraz and have always considered it haunted. In 1859, the #USArmy added to that narrative with forced labor, political prisoners and possible POWs, like Confederate sympathizer and brother of #CA Governor #JohnBWeller, #CLWeller. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #history

Before #AlcatrazFederalPenitentiary, it was used by the #USArmy as #FortAlcatraz in the #ThirdSystem of fortifications, despite not aligning with the system. Completed in 1859, it also played a role in the #CivllWar, gathering recruits before becoming a military prison in 1868. #photography #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #history #americana

The #Alcatrazwatertower is the tallest on the island and lasted until 1963. It entered our collective history with the occupation and #RedPowermovement. The message "Peace and Freedom Welcome to the home of the Free Indian Land" was recreated as part of the #GoldenGateNationalRecreationArea. #wa #travel #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #photos #trivia #history #photography #americana #california

Many #birds and #animals can be found in #AlcatrazIsland from the #Cormorant, #Pigeonguillemot, #Westerngull, #Heermanngull, #Blackcrownednightheron and #Harborseal. #photography #americana #wa #california #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #nature

Nine bridges cover the #SFBay: the #RichmondSanRafaelBridge, #GoldenGateBridge, #SFOaklandBayBridge, #SanMateoHaywardBridge, #DumbartonBridge, #CarquinezBridge or #AlfredZampaMemorialBridge, #BeniciaBridge, #AntiochBridge and the #DumbartonRailBridge. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

In June 1962, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin escaped #Alcatraz via an utility corridor in Cell Block B. Allen West was unable to escape with them. Sightings have been reported and investigations supporting that the men made it either to #AngelIsland or #SanFrancisco proper. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

The #FormerMilitaryChapel on #AlcatrazIsland was built in the 20s to accommodate the officers of the military prison. After #Alcatraz became a Federal Prison, the building was used for unmarried officers. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #history