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Alcatraz
During our travels in San Francisco, we toured Alcatraz. Walking through the cellhouse brought us close to a place we had known mainly through its reputation. The long corridors, stacked rows of cells, and barred doors gave that history a physical setting. Inside each small cell, a bed, sink, and toilet defined the limits of […]
The Autry Museum of the American West
Marty and I grew up with Gene Autry, so visiting the museum he helped establish brought a familiar name from our childhood into a broader historical setting. The Singing Cowboy was part of the entertainment of our generation. His museum offered an opportunity to explore the American West beyond the stories we had watched and […]
