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Temporary closure of Alcatraz worries San Francisco vendors
By Katherine Langford
Alcatraz closing for dock repairs
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Alcatraz Island, one-third of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is still a massive tourist attraction, but visitors will have to find another attraction in the coming weeks. The former federal prison will be closing to the public for several weeks while crews repair the docks. The closure won't just hurt ticket sales — the businesses on Fisherman's Wharf that rely on tourist dollars are expecting a drop in revenue while the dock is being repaired.
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