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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Amusement Park
Alan Lewerenz
Letter from a middle school student with an idea for an amusement park on Alcatraz Island
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Statue of Justice Monument
Fredric Fosshage
An idea for placing a Statue of Justice Monument on Alcatraz Island
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Spirit of Freedom Monument
Charles W. Warburton
An idea for a Spirit of Freedom Monument for Alcatraz Island
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Saint Francis Statue
Bernard J. Cassidy
Letter discussing an idea to build a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi on Alcatraz Island
