Building 64
Building 64, also known as the Building #64 or the Building 64 Residential Apartments, was the first building constructed on the island of
During Federal prison times from 1934, the building gradually fell into a shabby state, and new quarters were built on the Parade Grounds, but most families arriving on the island stayed in Building 64 until a room in the newer quarters was available.[2] Most of the other residential quarters have since been demolished, but Building 64 remains and has since been renovated.[3] During the Occupation of Alcatraz, in 1970 the Native Americans drew graffiti in red around the "United States Penitentiary" sign saying "Indians welcome" and "Indian land". There is a book store on the ground floor on the left side of the building.
Gallery
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Alcatraz wharf and Building 64
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Building 64 is the large pillared building on the lower left
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Prison sign on building and the Indian graffiti
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Building 64 can be seen furthest to the top left
References
- ISBN 978-1-4521-0153-8. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ISBN 978-88-8029-940-0. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ISBN 978-0-7385-5815-8. Retrieved 31 August 2012.