Warden's House, Prison staff residence on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, US
The Warden's House stands as a three-story building with thick concrete walls, large windows, and a commanding position overlooking San Francisco Bay.
From 1934 to 1963, this building served as the residence for four different wardens who managed the maximum-security federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island.
The residence represented the balance between normal family life and prison administration, as wardens lived there with their families while overseeing notorious inmates.
The structure remains partially standing and can be visited during regular Alcatraz Island tours, which depart multiple times daily from Pier 33 in San Francisco.
The residence included amenities such as a greenhouse and social spaces where wardens hosted gatherings while maintaining constant surveillance of the prison below.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: January 1, 1934
GPS coordinates: 37.82630,-122.42192
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:40
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