7 Niagara Falls Fun Facts
Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is known famously for its three thunderous wonders; bustling city life, international award-winning wineries, and extremely friendly people. Each
A Guide to the Bridges of London
London is world-renowned for its beautiful and historical architecture, quintessentially British atmosphere and its patchwork of unique boroughs. Whether you’re exploring its streets by foot, on a red open-top bus,
Alcatraz Inmate 1518-AZ
Committed Name: COHEN, Meyer HarrisRegister Number: 1518-AZDate: December 13, 1962 Sentence Data: This forty-nine-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced July 1, 1961 in Los Angeles to serve fifteen
Chip Off The Old Salt Block
It’s no wonder Captain Erik (“Tubby”) Anfinson has salt in his veins, his father Clifford Anfinson was a boat person all his life as a sport fisherman, chartering his vessel
Alcatraz Occupation History
The broader story of the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz 50 years ago could easily include a larger chunk of American history — as far back as a 19th century
Machine Gun Kelly and His Lost Years on Alcatraz
By Guest Blogger: Michael Esslinger These five words seem to be written in fire on the walls of my cell “Nothing can be worth this.” When
Alcatraz Exhibits Take The Stage At Parc 55 & Hilton SF Union Square
“Alcatraz: Life On The Rock” and “Alcatraz, The Last Day” Exhibits Take the Stage at Parc 55 Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Union Square Together with Alcatraz Cruises, Parc
A Bridge Is Born: The Golden Gate
Sharing the accolade with Alcatraz Island as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Landmarks in the United States,” the Golden Gate Bridge is simply…legendary. Eighty-six years ago, on January 5, 1933,
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the