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Alcatraz

Alcatraz

History and Design of a Landmark

by Donald MacDonald

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appears in About San Francisco.

Shrouded in mystery and rich with history, Alcatraz draws over a million visitors each year. This enlightening volume provides the first complete history of Alcatraz told through its Architecture,. In friendly illustrations and accessible text, authors Donald MacDonald and Ira Nadel reveal the design decisions that have shaped the island from its fi...

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