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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database
Alcatraz Light Station - 1907
Premises page 1 of 2
Military
111' 6" long, 46' wide
sand & rock
about 200'
one
military wharf, used by lightstation people
About 1/4 mile
government steamer
to steamboat landing, about 3 miles
military, on premises
2.5 miles
government steamer
obtain pass from Army officials, 2.5 miles
tower
1
1854
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