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Alcatraz Lighthouse — Attraction in San Francisco

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Alcatraz Lighthouse
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Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94133
Agave Trail
Alcatraz Island Light, San Francisco, CA 94133
Water Tower
Alcatraz Main Cell House, Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
Barker Beach
San Francisco, CA
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Alcatraz Lighthouse

Trail, San Francisco, CA 94133
4.6(129)
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Nearby attractions of Alcatraz Lighthouse

Alcatraz Island

Agave Trail

Water Tower

Barker Beach

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

4.7

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Agave Trail

Agave Trail

4.6

(55)

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Water Tower

Water Tower

4.3

(42)

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Barker Beach

Barker Beach

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4.6
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4.0
7y

Das weithin sichtbare Wahrzeichen von Alcratras.

Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts erreichten Schiffe mit Goldsuchern fast täglich den Hafen von San Francisco. So entschied sich die Regierung, durch eine Reihe von Leuchttürmen die Reise entlang der Westküste und in die Bucht hinein sicherer zu machen. So begannen die Bauarbeiten für einen Leuchtturm auf der Alcatraz Insel, die mitten in der Bucht nahe am Schiffsweg aus dem Wasser ragt im Jahre 1854. Als die Linse 1854 aus Frankreich eintraf und nach dem Einbau das Licht gezündet wurde, war Alcatraz damit die erste aktive Leuchtturmstation im Westen der USA.

Das Erdbeben von 1906 beschädigte auch den Turm und die Wärterunterkunft. Ein neuer Turm wurde aus verstärktem Beton gebaut, war 1909 fertig und überragte mit seiner Höhe von fast 27 Metern die Mauern des Militärgefängnisses, das zwischenzeitlich auf der Insel errichtet worden war.

Mitte der 30er Jahre wurde die Strafanstalt in ein Staatsgefängnis umgewandelt. Unter anderem war Al Capone in dem im Volksmund nur "The Rock" genannten Zuchthaus inhaftiert.

Die Küstenwache automatisierte die Station Anfang der 60er Jahre, zum gleichen Zeitpunkt wurde das Gefängnis geschlossen.

Der Leuchtturm ist weiterhin aktiv. Die Insel kann mit Ausflugsbooten und Fähren vom Pier 41 aus besucht werden. Quelle:...

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5.0
1y

Visiting the iconic and infamous Alcatraz didn't disappoint. The history, learning etc - it was hardhitting and a stark reminder of the conditions prisoners' had to ensure - physically and psychologically. It was rather packed which is understandable, however it took away from the experience a little unfortunately. The lighthouse is an important central point as due to its height it can be...

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5.0
4y

It's a beautiful sight from the city hills, especially on the way to the island and when exploring it. It was the first lighthouse on the west coast, having been operational since 1854. It was destroyed in the 1906 tragedy and reconstructed in 1909 with a taller tower. It has been automated, as have lighthouses all around the world. This happened in 1963, the same year it was closed...

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Visiting the iconic and infamous Alcatraz didn't disappoint. The history, learning etc - it was hardhitting and a stark reminder of the conditions prisoners' had to ensure - physically and psychologically. It was rather packed which is understandable, however it took away from the experience a little unfortunately. The lighthouse is an important central point as due to its height it can be seen from afar.
Brendan KielyBrendan Kiely
The Alcatraz Lighthouse is a great sight to see in Alcatraz Island and is the highest structure on the island. It isn't hard to miss and is a significant landmark an is right next to the prison building. There are great views from the base of the lighthouse.
Jayasimha NuggehalliJayasimha Nuggehalli
This is one of the first Light houses built on US West Coat. Which is located at south end of Alcatraz Island. There are daily tours available from San Francisco to Alcatraz island. You can enjoy beautiful view of San Francisco city skyline from here.
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Visiting the iconic and infamous Alcatraz didn't disappoint. The history, learning etc - it was hardhitting and a stark reminder of the conditions prisoners' had to ensure - physically and psychologically. It was rather packed which is understandable, however it took away from the experience a little unfortunately. The lighthouse is an important central point as due to its height it can be seen from afar.
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The Alcatraz Lighthouse is a great sight to see in Alcatraz Island and is the highest structure on the island. It isn't hard to miss and is a significant landmark an is right next to the prison building. There are great views from the base of the lighthouse.
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This is one of the first Light houses built on US West Coat. Which is located at south end of Alcatraz Island. There are daily tours available from San Francisco to Alcatraz island. You can enjoy beautiful view of San Francisco city skyline from here.
Jayasimha Nuggehalli

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