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

The #SocialHall or #OfficersClub on #Alcatraz, formerly the post exchange, served as a venue for workers and their families to unwind after prisons were locked up. It was burned down during the occupation in 1970. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

In 1933, #Alcatraz was transferred from the #USArmy to the Department of Justice becoming a federal prison housing the likes of #AlCapone, #EllsworthRaymondJohnson, #AlvinKarpis, #GeorgeMachineGunKellyBarnes, #RafaelCancelMiranda and the #BirdmanofAlcatraz. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

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The median HHI is $108k, with men earning $69k to women's $52k. The industries with the highest median income for men are IT with $106k, Manufacturing with $103k and Public Admin with $97k while Manufacturing with $79k, IT with $76k and Professional Serv with $75k for Women. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts