Alcatraz Morgue, Military morgue at Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, United States
The morgue structure contains three body vaults and an examination table, secured by a mint green steel door with a padlock and grated skylight above.
Built in 1910 by the U.S. military, the morgue occupies the entrance of a former tunnel that soldiers used since 1870 to cross the island.
The morgue represents the Mission Revival architectural style and maintains records of storing just one prisoner overnight during the federal penitentiary period.
Located between the Water Tower and Dining Hall, the morgue sits on the northwestern side of Alcatraz Island, below the Recreation Yard.
The examination table inside the morgue has deteriorated over time and developed a covering of green moss across its surface.
Location: San Francisco
GPS coordinates: 37.82722,-122.42361
Latest update: June 13, 2025 19:34
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