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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Dear Mayor Alioto,
My name is Alan. I am in room 4 at Central School in San Carlos Calif. I saw a film and it had Alcatraz on it and our teacher asked me what I think you could do with Alcatraz. I said it would be nice if you made a big amusement park on it. It would be like Disneyland. My teacher told the class that one man said make it a big gambling casino. That was kind of dumb because it is just be a big mess. The park would not be for one or two people. It would be for the whole world.
Thank you
Alan Lewerenz
Room 4
828 Chestnut St. Central School
San Carlos, Calif.
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Amusement Park
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Letter from Alan Lewerenz to Joseph Alioto
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Letter from a middle school student with an idea for an amusement park on Alcatraz Island
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Alan Lewerenz
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Moscone Collection, Box: 41, Folder: U.S. Governement - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific
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March 14, 1969
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Letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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Special Commission for Alcatraz Island Conversion;
Enclosed find rude sketches of my idea for the use of “The Rock” converting it to a Haven of Peace, namely “The Angel of Peace Rock Garden.”
The Goddess of Liberty in New York Harbor has been an enduring inspiration to millions of people. Why not have the “angel of Peace” depicting the sincere desire of all Americans, giving spiritual strength to those who see it? The Island could be made one of the most beautiful sport in the World! Many churches and organizations, sponsored by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce could be so organized as to realize the financial burdens involved.
Boy and Girl Scouts could be invited to participate, thus bringing our future generations to belive in Peace, as America would raise it for all peoples! If they serve their part, they would serve their country!
Kindly give my crude sketches some consideration.
Most sincerely,
Mrs. Harry A. Johnson
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Angel of Peace
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Letter from Mrs. Harry A. Johnson to George Christopher
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Letter about building an Angel of Peace statue on Alcatraz Island
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Mrs. Harry A. Johnson
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific
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December 27, 1963
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Letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Spirit of Freedom Monument
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Letter from Charles W. Warburton to John Shelley
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An idea for a Spirit of Freedom Monument for Alcatraz Island
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Charles W. Warburton
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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March 4th, 1964
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Letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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various
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Statue of Justice Monument
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Letter from Fredric Fosshage to John Shelley
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An idea for placing a Statue of Justice Monument on Alcatraz Island
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Fredric Fosshage
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special collections, University of the Pacific
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May 18th, 1965
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Letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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various
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Om Dome
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Letter from Robert S. Bell Jr. to Joseph Alioto
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Letter
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An idea for a light and sound planetarium
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Robert S. Bell Jr
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific
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August 24th, 1972
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Letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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various
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Pyramid
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Letter from Borut Prah to George Moscone
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Letter
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An idea of building a pyramid on Alcatraz Island
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Borut Prah
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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March 29th, 1976
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Jan 15, 1964 Castro Valley
Sirs,
Seeing some of the ideas sent to you for a monument on Alcatraz one day on television I came upon a idea I thought would look good on Alcatraz.
I know that there are many architects who may have better ideas then this. But I thought I would just show you what I think would be a big tourist attraction for San Francisco.
I call it the (Torch of Peace) on the top could be anything from just a lookout to a restaurant. Going up to the top is a elevator in the center.
I know you have your hands full trying to decide what to put on Alcatraz and I might just be giving you another headache.
But having been born in San Francisco although I am not living here at the time I am proud of the city. I have seen many cities in the United States and think San Francisco is the most beautiful in the country. So I think the monument on the bay should be the same.
Sincerely
Dan Oliveri
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Torch of Peace
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Letter from Dan Oliveri to George Christopher
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Dan Oliveri
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Jan 15, 1964
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Visions of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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various
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Dear Mr. Mayor Dec. 2, 1963
I am inclosing descriptive material on my plan. The Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint and namesake of the City of San Francisco on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
I have yet to hear who was nominated by now, Governor Brown or by the late President John F. Kennedy or if it will be up to President Lyndon B. Johnson to select the Committee.
I do not know if you are fully in accord with my plan which would be a dominating attraction of visitors to San Francisco, in fact I do believe it would become the eighth wonder of the world if completed as I would plan it.
Mainly a monument to Peace, a symbol of love and hope, and of religious freedom in America. A museum for religious art and a place to hold musical recitals and concerts which would be amplified over the Bay Area and sent by television around the world.
It would contain an auditorium for religious and for United Nation Meetings.
It would be open to all religious of the world, favoring no particular sect or religious organization or demonization. It would do much to create religious unity and better understanding between nations. A true monument to “Peace on Earth.”
It would be reached by rapid transit trains and by bus as there would be no parking on the island. I would like too to see the Delta King or some singular boat serve as transportation from San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, and Sausalito, as many would enjoy and like to have an opportunity to travel to and from this Island and also Angel Island in this manner.
It will take the combined efforts and funds of the Federal Government, State, City and County of San Francisco, rapid transit, bridge authorities, and planning commission to draw up workable plans.
Fare, admission, fees, docking fees, concession fees would eventually pay for all construction costs and prove self-supporting, and financially profitable as well as beneficial for city, state, nation, and the world.
I did send a similar letter to the late President, who I do believe did look with favor on this plan for such a statue. I do intend to write and send similar plans to Governor Brown and President Lyndon B. Johnson.
I do know it was you who suggested the introduction of a bill in Congress that would select a committee to decide to wat purpose Alcatraz Island would be put to.
I do wish you could have remained in office for one more term so as to set the proper ground work for what ever is planned.
I do not know whether or not you have seen my proposal which is now on exhibit in the business office of the San Francisco Library at 138 Kearney Street. I do hope you find time to view it and would like to know your thought on the matter.
Thanks you, and I do wish you continued success in your future matters!
I am, Bernard J Cassidy
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Saint Francis Statue
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Letter
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Letter from Bernard J. Cassidy to George Christopher
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Letter discussing an idea to build a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi on Alcatraz Island
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Bernard J. Cassidy
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Moscone Collection, Box 41, U.S. Government - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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2nd December 1963
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letter
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English
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Visions of Alcatraz
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An account of the resource
Alcatraz Penitentiary closed its doors and decommissioned the prison in 1963 because of high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. For many this was seen as an opportunity to use Alcatraz Island for various purposes. Many ideas were conceptualized by the public and sent to the mayor’s office. Here are some of the visions for Alcatraz.
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various
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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Dear Sir,
While my family and I were touring San Francisco I became very interested in Alcatraz. I would like to know how come there are not tours on Alcatraz. I would like to know if you could give me any information on this historical landmark including pictures.
Hoping to hear from you,
Yours, respectfully,
Wayne J Quint Jr.
6th Grade
Garden Grove Student
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Tour idea
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Letter
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Letter from Wayne J. Quint to Joseph Alioto
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Letter that discusses the idea of giving tours of Alcatraz Island
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Wayne J. Quint
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Box 41, U.S. Governement - Alcatraz
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections
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10th November 1971
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Letter
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English
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Crow Canyon Picnic
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image
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Moscone's campaign for governor
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photo of Moscone campaigning at Alameda picnic
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Volunteers for Moscone
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The George Moscone Collection, Box 12, Senate Files: campaigns sub-series
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Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific
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August 1973
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paper
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English