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Show threadWA.tv18h ago
Sources:
- https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1883/Ventura-Pier
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_County,_California
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_Pier
- https://datausa.io/profile/geo/san-buenaventura-ventura-ca
WA.tv18h ago
#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
Show threadWA.tv1d ago
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island#
- https://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0465051020080204/?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews
- https://www.sfgate.com/local-donotuse/article/Proposal-to-turn-Alcatraz-into-global-peace-and-13724024.php
Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia

WA.tv1d ago
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
Show threadWA.tv2d ago
Sources:
- https://www.nps.gov/places/000/political-prison-prisoners-at-work.htm
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Federal_Penitentiary#
- https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Alcatraz:_Island_of_Evil_Spirits
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Weller
- https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
Political Prison: Prisoners at Work (U.S. National Park Service)

WA.tv2d ago
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
Show threadWA.tv4d ago
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Alcatraz
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seacoast_defense_in_the_United_States#Early_defenses
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island
- https://www.nps.gov/articles/third-system-forts.htm
Fort Alcatraz - Wikipedia

WA.tv4d ago
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
Show threadWA.tv4d ago
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_water_tower
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_National_Recreation_Area
- https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
Alcatraz water tower - Wikipedia

WA.tv4d ago
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