Posted on Apr 28, 2024
Alcatraz operated for less than 30 years.
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Wife and I had a picnic on Alcatraz Island when we were dating in 1969. I suppose we were trespassing, but we weren't the only ones there, and it was a fun place to explore. It hadn't deteriorated very much and lots of areas were fenced off, but knowing it's history was enough to make the mind wander.
Alcatraz operated for less than 30 years.
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Posted 22 d ago
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Posted 22 d ago
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen I've just Sailed Past it Twice, Eroute to and Leaving Alameda, CA. There used to be a Naval Security Group Facility Nearby I Understand Treasure Island.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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We wanted to have our wedding reception at the Treasure Island O'Club. They were totally booked though.
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Posted 22 d ago
The contractors and the government failed to account for the deterioration salt water exposure causes to metal and concrete.
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LTC Trent Klug
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen I think they understood it, I just think they didn't care as they wanted a fortress prison for the incorrigibles.
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LTC Trent Klug
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen But they did do the considerations for the ADX max in Colorado.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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LTC Trent Klug But not a lot of salt air and water exposure in Colorado :-))
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