Northern California

Alcatraz Island, long famous as a maximum security prison, is now managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Golden Gate Recreation Area. Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse, Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, built on the west coast of the United States. It was completed in 1853, with the lens installed in June of 1854. Alcatraz was also the site of the first US built fort on the west coast.

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Alcatraz Island, long famous as a maximum security prison, is now managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Golden Gate Recreation Area. Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse, Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, built on the west coast of the United States. It was completed in 1853, with the lens installed in June of 1854. Alcatraz was also the site of the first US built fort on the west coast.

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