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Alcatraz Island circa 1887

East side of island from bay, showing dock and small buildings atop unfinished brick 'Bombproof Barracks.' Lighthouse, Citadel and officers' residences on top of island. Small building on top of cliff was post headquarters, constructed in 1887.
Photographer Unknown (Marilyn Blaisdell Collection / Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island

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