Warden House - San Francisco, CA
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N 37° 49.572 W 122° 25.317
10S E 550871 N 4186689
This sign accompanies the Warden House on Alcatraz.
Waymark Code: WMKTGE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2014
Views: 12
The sign has three photos and the following text:
"WARDEN'S HOUSE
Alcatraz's Executive Mansion
For many years, Alcatraz's most powerful resident lived in
a Victorian cottage on Officers' Row. That changed in 1921
when this 15-room mansion was completed. Built on the
island's summit to command respect, this was the official
residence of the military prison's commandant until Alcatraz
opened as a federal penitentiary in 1934.
From 1934 to 1963, each of the penitentiary's four wardens
lived here, just steps from his private entrance to the
cellhouse."
Group that erected the marker: National Park Service
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Alcatraz
San Francisco, CA USA
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