Visions of Alcatraz

Dublin Core

Title

Visions of Alcatraz

Description

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.

Creator

various

Publisher

Holt-Atherton Special Collections

Items in the Visions of Alcatraz Collection (9/9)

Pyramid

Borut Prah March 29th, 1976
Amusement Park

Alan Lewerenz March 14, 1969
Saint Francis Statue

Bernard J. Cassidy 2nd December 1963
Torch of Peace

Dan Oliveri Jan 15, 1964
Om Dome

Robert S. Bell Jr August 24th, 1972
Statue of Justice Monument

Fredric Fosshage May 18th, 1965
Spirit of Freedom Monument

Charles W. Warburton March 4th, 1964
Angel of Peace

Mrs. Harry A. Johnson December 27, 1963
Tour idea

Wayne J. Quint 10th November 1971