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 would not think of visiting Alcatraz, but because of its history it has a become a fun and educational sight. Alcatraz is not very easy to get to because a boat must be used to get there. “The most popular boat tour from the wharf goes to Alcatraz Island.” (Crumpton’s 46). That is one of the many things that makes Alcatraz so exciting. Another great attraction is the Fisherman’s Wharf. It is located near the northern waterfront, and it is a great tourist site because of all the local fun (Crumpton 46).
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that san francisco is a unique place with 725,000 people. it has so many different experiences that you do not want to miss.
- Explains that san francisco's attractions are unlike any other. the most popular attraction is alcatraz, which is a former federal prison.
- Describes san francisco's free attractions, including the golden gate park, cable car turnaround, and fisherman’s wharf.
- Explains that the golden gate bridge is a beautiful bridge to ride across while in the car because you can look out and see the beautiful city and bay.
- Opines that san francisco is interesting but not as interesting as its facts. the golden gate bridge is actually red and the oakland bay bridge was built during the great depression.
- Concludes that if you ever travel to san francisco you need to know their attractions, transportation, and other interesting facts.
“Fisherman’s Wharf is a site to walk around and see a lot of cool tourist souvenirs and on the top floor you can look over the bay and out to Alcatraz “(Locke). What makes San Francisco so great is all of its free attractions. “Some of their fun free attractions are The Golden Gate Park, The Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Car Turnaround, and Fisherman’s wharf” (Locke). “The Golden Gate Park is filled with playgrounds, museums, flower gardens, and more” Locke”. “Cable Car Turnaround is watching the drivers turn the cars on the turntables at the end of each route” (Locke). The golden gate bridge is more than just a free attraction, it is one of the city’s main source of
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- Explains that the u.s. army ran a mild institution with minimal security. many prisoners worked as gardeners and babysitters for the children of prison officers.
- Explains that the army deserted alcatraz in 1933. the federal bureau of prisons decided to open a maximum security-minimum privilege prison for america's rebellious and uncontrollable inmates.
- Explains the daily routine arranged for alcatraz inmates was designed to get them to follow prison rules. harsh punishments were given if a prisoner possessed bad behavior.
- Explains that alcatraz housed several famous convicts such as alvin karpis and alaskan murderer robert stroud.
- Explains that alcatraz island was home to the prison staff and their families, which was ensible since it would be complicated for guards to board an island ferry to go to and from work every day.
- Explains that alcatraz prison guards received extensive training in prison procedures and regulations, self defense, conflict resolution, legal requirements, marksmanship, rehabilitation, investigation techniques, bureau policies, and the history of law enforcement.
- Explains that alcatraz was not bad of a prison if inmates behaved well. there were privileges for those who earned it through hard work and good behavior.
- Explains that baseball was a popular talk among the inmates, while softball was played during recreation time. inmates formed their own teams, from amateur to league teams.
- Explains how alcatraz's one man per cell policy, good food, radio jacks in prison cells, and privileges appealed to convicts who asked to be moved there.
- Explains that some inmates were fine with spending their sentence on alcatraz, but others wanted to leave early and planned escapes.
- Analyzes how six inmates overpowered cell house officers to obtain the keys that they had. the keys were not able to open the front door to leave the prison, and no other prisoners would help them.
- Narrates how morris, the anglins, and west crafted a messily made water raft out of raincoats and each of them created an actual head from clay and real hair from the barber shop.
- Explains that the alcatraz federal penitentiary was three times more expensive to operate than any other federal prison.
- Explains that the federal government figured it would be more cost effective to build another maximum security prison somewhere else than to keep alcatraz prison open.
- Describes how alcatraz's prisoners were downsized and transferred to another institution. native american activists took over the island in 1969, citing an 1868 treaty.
- Explains that thousands of people came to alcatraz to support the native american occupation, including hippies, celebrities, school kids, vietnam war protesters, and others.
- Explains that the native american leadership couldn't control all of the people that were on the island. vandalism and fire destroyed alcatraz lighthouse, warden's home, and correctional officer social club.
- Explains that alcatraz island became part of the national park service unit in 1972. some repairs were made before the island opened to the public in fall of 1973.
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- Explains that alcatraz island opened as a prison on october twelfth, 1933. it held some of the most dangerous prisoners, without any known successful escape attempts.
- Explains that alcatraz is a popular tourist attraction because of the vicious and murderous criminals that spent time on the island.
- Explains that alcatraz was famous because of its frequent escape attempts. six prisoners overpowered officers and got firearms, but did not get the keys required to leave the prison.
- Analyzes how the harshness of alcatraz is exaggerated in movies and is not what it really is in reality.
- Explains that tourists have always been attracted to alcatraz island. they are intrigued by the interesting criminals and how they live.
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- Describes the hauntings on the island of alcatraz prison, about freezing cells, extra counts, and mysterious murders. the ghosts roam the abandoned cells and linger in empty halls waiting to be noticed.
- Explains that the island of alcatraz started construction in the 1850’s and in 1861 the first unlucky prisoners stepped onto it. in 1868 the prison was designated for military convicts.
- Explains that the most haunted area on alcatraz is the "d" cell block, or solitary, as it was often called.
- Explains that prisoners have claimed that they have been attacked by a man with glowing eyes in or near cell block d, the isolation chambers.
- Explains that lighthouses are scary without the eerie sounds and feelings, and that the ghostly figures of the dead prisoners generated the lighthouse and created those spooky sounds.
- Explains that many people believe that ghosts are the problem, but others think there is a simple explanation to all the claims of sightings.
- Opines that alcatraz's reputation represents a lasting reminder, that no man is above the law, and for some, it is an eternal payback for their crimes against humanity.
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- Explains alcatraz facts and figures. ocean view publishing company.
- States that dr. johnson, troy, and the national park service, u.s. department of the interior. alcatraz island.
- Describes the national park service's alcatraz island history and culture.
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- Describes the u.s.p alcatraz cell house diagram, published by ocean view publishing company.
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- Explains that alcatraz became known as "the rock" after the 1906 earthquake, where prisoners had to build a completely new prison. the three men performed perhaps the greatest escape in the history of prison escapes.
- Analyzes what prisoners ate at alcatraz in 1946: a vintage prison menu | open culture.
- Explains that alcatraz is one of the most haunted places in america and was home to some of america's most notorious criminals.
- Explains that alcatraz is a national park and tourist attraction. the prison tour takes you through the entire prison and shows you what the prisoners did in their time living there.
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- Explains that the great san francisco earthquake was one of the most powerful devastation in the united states.
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- Explains that the great san francisco earthquake was unprecendented and many people were blindsided by its implications and huge destruction and death toll.
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- Describes the casualties and damage after the 1906 earthquake.
- Explains that the second earthquake resulted in a plethora of firestorms after 30 hours of the first seismic shock and the annihilation of buildings became more severe.
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1358 wordsRead More - The Impact Of The San Francisco Earthquake Of 1906analytical essay...re situations, from a razed city to devastated citizens. The calamity caused the city to crumble and the government to pay extreme amounts of money. In addition, residents of San Francisco and other surrounding areas suffered the consequences. Thousands died, but even more faced the encumbrance of homelessness. The earthquake caused fires that went on for as long as three days. Nevertheless, San Francisco transformed its ashes into a beautiful city full of fascinating buildings in a matter of weeks. 1906, a year of a significant natural disaster, also became a year that spawned knowledge in the field of seismology. No one will ever forget the appalling chain of events that occurred during the early twentieth century. The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 has not only educated scientists, but it has also made San Francisco the jewel of the West Coast that it is today.
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- Describes how the 1906 san francisco earthquake was one of the most catastrophic disasters in history.
- Analyzes how the 1906 san francisco earthquake has helped scientists better understand earthquakes. the earthquake exceeded the annual average of two inches and was recorded on a seismograph.
- Explains that san francisco's weak alarm system broke down during the first earthquake tremor, thus not a single alarm went off during three days and three nights the fires lasted.
- Explains that san francisco had been built in a haphazard manner prior to the 1906 earthquake, with weak buildings and rudimentary fire protection.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake devastated the city and left over 400,000 homeless. the u.s. army provided basic necessities for the survivors.
- Analyzes how the 1906 san francisco earthquake spawned knowledge in the field of seismology and made it the jewel of the west coast.
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- Describes san francisco as one of the most beautiful cities in america, with a sweet and salty aroma that can be smelled throughout the city.
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