Alcatraz Wharf is located on the southeast side of Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco Bay, California, US. Classified as building number 33 of the Alcatraz Island National Historic Landmark, its historic name variants were "Alcatraz Dock" and "Alcatraz Pier". It is the main access point to Alcatraz. Another dock on the island's northwest side was only used for rock loading.[1] The wharf contained many of the islands historic buildings, including Building 64 (Alcatraz Defensive Barracks), the Bombproof Barracks, Chinatown, Ranger Office, Garage, Dock Tower, Storage Vault, and Firebox #3.[2]
- ^ "Alcatraz Island - Golden Gate National Recreation Area". National Park Service. p. 1. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ^ "Appendix 1. Historic Names for Alcatraz Island Features by Character Area". Alcatraz Island National Historic Landmark - Cultural Landscape Report. National Park Services. p. 5. Retrieved 10 September 2012.