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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1859-1934) - Declared a military reservation 6 Nov 1850, construction started 1853 under the supervision of 1st Lt. [[Zealous B. Tower]], [[U.S. Corps of Engineers]], first garrisoned 30 Dec 1859. Became a military prison in 1907 and a civilian prison in 1934. Officially known as [[Alcatraz Island]] but often referred to as [[Fort Alcatraz]], also known as [[Camp Alcatraz]] and [[Prison Post at Alcatraz Island]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1859-1934) - Declared a military reservation 6 Nov 1850, construction started 1853 under the supervision of 1st Lt. [[Zealous B. Tower]], [[U.S. Corps of Engineers]] on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco County, California. The post was first garrisoned on 30 Dec 1859. Became a military prison in 1907 and a civilian prison in 1934. Officially known as [[Alcatraz Island]] but often referred to as [[Fort Alcatraz]], also known as [[Camp Alcatraz]] and [[Prison Post at Alcatraz Island]]. | ||
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[[Image:CampAlcatraz Gun.jpg|300px|thumb|left|2 - 8" Rodman Guns at Camp Alcatraz]] | [[Image:CampAlcatraz Gun.jpg|300px|thumb|left|2 - 8" Rodman Guns at Camp Alcatraz]] | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
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Initial construction began in 1853 and included gun batteries, a 200' by 100' brick citadel, two barracks buildings and three cell blocks. The fort was not garrisoned until 1859 | Initial construction began in 1853 and included gun batteries, a 200' by 100' brick citadel, two barracks buildings and three cell blocks. The fort was not garrisoned until 30 Dec 1859. | ||
== [[U.S. Civil War]] == | ==[[U.S. Civil War]] (1861-1865) == | ||
The island was a key artillery post guarding San Francisco Bay. By 1861 the fort had 85 cannon and a garrison of 130 men. During the [[U.S. Civil War]] [1861-1865], the Army imprisoned deserters, insubordinate soldiers and Confederate sympathizers on the island. | The island was a key artillery post guarding San Francisco Bay. By 1861 the fort had 85 cannon and a garrison of 130 men. During the [[U.S. Civil War]] [1861-1865], the Army imprisoned deserters, insubordinate soldiers and Confederate sympathizers on the island. | ||
== Post U.S. Civil War == | == [[Post U.S. Civil War]] (1866-1876)== | ||
In 1868, the Army established a permanent military prison on Alcatraz that housed a disciplinary barracks for military personnel and later a P.O.W. camp for [[Spanish-American War]] prisoners. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake it was used to temporarily house civilian prisoners from the city jails. In 1907 it reverted back to being a military prison. On 21 Mar 1907, Alcatraz was officially designated as the Western U.S. Military Prison. In 1909, the Army demolished much of the original fort including most of the citadel, and started building a new prison that included the huge concrete main cell block that was completed in 1912. | In 1868, the Army established a permanent military prison on Alcatraz that housed a disciplinary barracks for military personnel and later a P.O.W. camp for [[Spanish-American War]] prisoners. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake it was used to temporarily house civilian prisoners from the city jails. In 1907 it reverted back to being a military prison. On 21 Mar 1907, Alcatraz was officially designated as the Western U.S. Military Prison. In 1909, the Army demolished much of the original fort including most of the citadel, and started building a new prison that included the huge concrete main cell block that was completed in 1912. | ||
== [[World War I]] == | == [[World War I]] (1917-1918) == | ||
During [[World War I]] the post was used to house conscientious objectors. In 1934 the Army turned the post over to the Federal Prison System. | During [[World War I]] the post was used to house conscientious objectors. In 1934 the Army turned the post over to the Federal Prison System. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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'''Location:''' Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California. | '''Location:''' Alcatraz Island, San Francisco County, California. | ||
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* {{Frazer}}, page 19 | * {{Frazer}}, page 19 | ||
* {{Roberts}}, page 59-60 | * {{Roberts}}, page 59-60 | ||
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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/ca-sfbay.html#sanfran2 Nort American Forts - Fortress Alcatraz] | |||
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/alca/military.html National Park Service] | |||
* [http://www.militarymuseum.org/Alcatraz.html California Military Museum - Post at Alcatraz Island] | * [http://www.militarymuseum.org/Alcatraz.html California Military Museum - Post at Alcatraz Island] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island Wikipedia - Alcatraz Island] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island Wikipedia - Alcatraz Island] | ||
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Revision as of 18:45, 1 May 2011
Fort Alcatraz (1859-1934) - Declared a military reservation 6 Nov 1850, construction started 1853 under the supervision of 1st Lt. Zealous B. Tower, U.S. Corps of Engineers on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco County, California. The post was first garrisoned on 30 Dec 1859. Became a military prison in 1907 and a civilian prison in 1934. Officially known as Alcatraz Island but often referred to as Fort Alcatraz, also known as Camp Alcatraz and Prison Post at Alcatraz Island.

Fort Alcatraz History
Part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco. Initial construction began in 1853 and included gun batteries, a 200' by 100' brick citadel, two barracks buildings and three cell blocks. The fort was not garrisoned until 30 Dec 1859.
U.S. Civil War (1861-1865)
The island was a key artillery post guarding San Francisco Bay. By 1861 the fort had 85 cannon and a garrison of 130 men. During the U.S. Civil War [1861-1865], the Army imprisoned deserters, insubordinate soldiers and Confederate sympathizers on the island.
Post U.S. Civil War (1866-1876)
In 1868, the Army established a permanent military prison on Alcatraz that housed a disciplinary barracks for military personnel and later a P.O.W. camp for Spanish-American War prisoners. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake it was used to temporarily house civilian prisoners from the city jails. In 1907 it reverted back to being a military prison. On 21 Mar 1907, Alcatraz was officially designated as the Western U.S. Military Prison. In 1909, the Army demolished much of the original fort including most of the citadel, and started building a new prison that included the huge concrete main cell block that was completed in 1912.
World War I (1917-1918)
During World War I the post was used to house conscientious objectors. In 1934 the Army turned the post over to the Federal Prison System.
Current Status
Part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) administered by the National Park Service.
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Location: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 37.82667 Long: -122.42222 |
Sources:
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 21
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 19
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 59-60
Links:
- Nort American Forts - Fortress Alcatraz
- National Park Service
- California Military Museum - Post at Alcatraz Island
- Wikipedia - Alcatraz Island
Visited: 28 Aug 2009
Fort Alcatraz Picture Gallery
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