Alcatraz -- Military Chapel

The small building on the top center of the guardhouse and sally port was built by the army in the 1920's.  It was designed in the Mission Revival architectural style, and the building was given the nickname "The Chapel."

There are no records to indicate that the buildings it was ever used as a chapel.  The first floor served as living quarters for single officers while the second floor housed workshops and a hat factory.  It may also have been used as a meeting room and schoolhouse.

In 1934, the building was remodeled into housing for bachelor guards.

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Click on each of the topics below to read about the history of Alcatraz:

Alcatraz the Early Years -- Alcatraz the Fort -- Alcatraz the Prison --
The Native American Occupation -- Natural Alcatraz -- Alcatraz the Tourist Attraction

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The Dock -- Guardhouse and Sally Port -- Post Exchange - Officers' Club -- Military Chapel --  Barracks - Apartments -- Warden's House -- Lighthouse -- Cellhouse -- The Gardens

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