future, we can only expect more costs, longer time periods for projects, and an increase in costs and types of materials. For example, the Bay Bridge, connecting the cities Oakland and San Francisco in California, is a perfect illustration of how engineering techniques and costs change over time. First built in the 1930’s, this bridge became an icon to the Bay Area, and in time, to all of California. Rebuilt more than 80 years later, this bridge was a case of politics, social standards and environmental
The Bay Area is an interesting place with a unique geology and formation. The San Francisco Bay, also known as San Francisco Estuarine, consists of three bays, San Francisco Proper, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, and has a vast inland river delta. The river delta provides fresh water to the bays. The estuarine system provides food, safety, and shelter to many organisms and animals, including humans. (San Francisco Estuarine Wetlands) Along the bays lie major cities such as San Francisco, Oakland
Great Escape Can you beat The Rock? On the night of January 11, 1962, three escapees, John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris attempted the most famous escape attempt ever, from Alcatraz. Alcatraz was a maximum security prison on the San Francisco Bay. It was located at the closest a mile from all land. It was a military fort in the 1840’s and a military prison in the 1860’s. It later closed in 1963 due to money errors. (Hopkinson).It was reopened by the U.S. Department of Justice in 1934
As the cold waters rush into the San Francisco Bay, they crash up against an island standing in the strait. This rock is hidden by the fog and isolated by the chilling waters of the Pacific that flow in and out every day. It has a gloom that hangs about its rocky face most know it as Alcatraz but the men who experienced this island, referred to her as “The Rock”. To the men confined there, it is not only the ultimate in isolation but the most ironic because they are there in the midst of the activity
finally were able to get off the island.(Lenny Flank). Once in the San Francisco Bay, they drowned in the frigid waters never to be seen again. Much evidence supports that the three men died while trying to get to shore. The objects found in the water prove that Frank Morris, Clarence, and John Anglin did not survive their attempt to escape Alcatraz because of the freezing waters and strong tidal currents. Although, they died in the Bay, they had a brilliant escape plan. In 1962, one of the greatest
In 1872, Charles Crocker, a railroad entrepreneur, called for a bridge that connected the Golden Gate Strait. The strait, approximately 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, is the entrance to San Francisco Bay, which is in California, from the Pacific Ocean. By 1916, Michael M. O'Shaughnessy, a San Francisco City Engineer, was asked by city officials to see if it was possible to build a bridge that crossed the strait. While most engineers claimed that a bridge was not able to be built and that it would
I myself have always lived in the Bay Area until now, when I recently moved to Chico. Pleasanton, Ca is a suburb in the East Bay where I have lived the longest in the Bay Area. However I have also lived for other short periods of time in the cities San Jose, Union City, Fremont, and San Francisco. This is not the case with some of my other family members. My mother, and her side of the family, where born on the Island of Pico. Pico is located in the Azores, which is a chain of islands right off the
Alcatraz Prison, in the San Francisco Bay, is surrounded by freezing waters and razor sharp rocks, making it the most inescapable prison in America. In 1775, a Spanish explorer Juan Manuel De Ayla named the small island La Isla De Los Alcatraces. It translates to “Island of the Pelicans” (Welcome to Alcatraz). This island is a twelve acre rock in the San Francisco Bay, the largest natural harbor in the world (Fuller,8). Because Alcatraz is surrounded by ice cold waters and dangerous currents, it
30-32 on San Francisco Bay, south of the Bay Bridge, between the Ferry Building and AT&T Park. The Warriors can develop an alliance with the San Francisco Venue Development Project, which is responsible for the new arenas build. This alliance can highlight what the new arena can do for not only the Warriors and the San Francisco Venue Development Project but also the surrounding neighborhoods. The proposed arena can have entertainment, restaurants and exercise options for all that enjoy that San Francisco
dreaded prisons in America was Alcatraz, it was built on an island in the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz was made for the United States most dangerous and difficult people during its years of being operated. Even though Alcatraz was built as a top end prison it was possible to escape, however it seemed prisoners never made it off the island alive. A Spanish explorer named Juan Manuel de Ayala sailed into San Francisco Bay in 1775, to map and name Alcatraz Island, also known as Pelican Island due
this is one of the safest cities on earth in comparison to Taiwan. San Francisco ranks fourth in the world in terms of hosting billionaires. These are the indicators of a safe city (Dwyer, 2005). True, Taiwan is a good tourist visitation site but what we are faced with here is the choice between good and the best. I do believe in your highly valued ability to choose the best which in this case is a visit to Los Angeles and San Francisco. An added advantage that the two American cities have over Taiwan
Fascinating Town of San Rafael As a young child, I would visit my grandparents in Marin County often. My parents would pack my sister and me up in the car, and we would head north from San Francisco to the small town of Novato. The road to Novato took us through San Rafael, where I would always marvel at the one mile stretch of shopping mall that Highway 101 traversed. However, once we were into the hills of wine country and the shopping mall was a distant memory, so too became San Rafael. It wasn’t
criminals. Some will choose to believe that the ghosts of Alcatraz exist, but others may not. So, why did Alcatraz shut down? How did the prisoners escape and are they alive? The famous Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay one and a half miles offshore from San Francisco, California. One might say that the climate on Alcatraz is very unpredictable, but why? Some people would like to believe that it is because of all the spirits of prisoners hanging around but that is not the case here
Let me put this heavy load down and take some of these bulky clothes off and I'll tell you about how I became a short story and novel writer. My name is John Griffith London. But I like to be called Jack. I was born in San Francisco in 1876. Most of my childhood I was very poor. I had to help my parents earn a living by doing odd jobs. I delivered papers, worked on ice- wagons, cleaned up bowling alleys, helped in the cannery and only made ten cents an hour. I usually worked ten hours a day
has quite a distinct history. Many people know that Alcatraz served as a federal prison, but most are reluctant to know that this island served as fort. Built before the Civil War, it served two main purposes. First, that it was to guard the San Francisco bay area from enemy ships against a foreign invasion, and second, to hold hostage prisoners of war or POW's as they were called. In this report, I'll show you how this fortress came to be a federal prison, why it is no longer in operation today,
Alcatraz Prison was considered one of the most terrible places on earth. Prisoners had a very harsh lifestyle while they were there, including harsh punishments, lots of rules and regulations. If any prisoner did not follow a rule or disrespected a guard then a punishment could include; being thrown in the hole/strip cell, certain privileges could be taken away, or you could possibly be put to death. Prisoners were not treated with respect, they were treated with discipline. At any point if a prisoner
Alcatraz Island, an island located in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, has held many roles since its discovery. Alcatraz Island has served as a military prison, federal penitentiary, meeting site for Native Americans, and it is currently a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Even though the island has not served as a prison for 53 years, that is how most people remember it when they think of the island. The history of Alcatraz Island reveals the many changes the island
sodomy, which happened during his time in the military. There was much opposition against Alcatraz becoming a federal prison. Many thought it was unsafe to have a prison so close to civilians, even though there was an ocean in between the island and San
San Francisco is a very unique place.With a population of 725,000 its culture is unlike any other. The city has so many different experiences that you do not want to miss. If you ever plan to travel to San Francisco you should know about their attractions, transportation, and some of their interesting facts. San Francisco’s attractions are unlike any other. One of the most popular attraction is Alcatraz. This is different from any other attraction because it is a former federal prison. Most people
Americans have been more active and involved in politics over the past decade. Furthermore, Asian Americans increasingly became more visible in politics extending beyond the city limits. While in many major cities such as Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City remain packed and serve as a gateway for Asian Americans immigrants. A majority of the United States Asian American population has now moved into the Suburbs. This serves as a part of reaching the American “Dream”. The dream