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TO:Ashika Robertson

FROM:Jocelyn Campos

SUBJECT:Haunted Sites in San Francisco

Hello Ms. Robertson,

Below, I have found a handful of areas that are reportedly haunted right here in San Francisco. I have attached locations, ticket purchase links, and safety information as well.

The first place would be Alcatraz Island. On this island, there was a lighthouse, and then it became notorious for housing federal prison inmates. This prison was one of the most notorious prison locations from 1934 to 1963. Touring visitors have claimed hearing voices, clanging doors, footsteps, and a sudden chill feeling upon entering the dining hall. The notorious mobster Al Capone, also known as Scarface, was an inmate who was held here in the early 30’s.

To learn more about Alcatraz, here is a link for a Brief History video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZqThttBpU0.

While it is a closed prison, children are allowed to tour with adults. It is not recommended, however, to take small children along with you for a night tour as it may be too frightening for them.

For tour inquiries, follow this link: https://www.alcatraztickets.com/. Pier 33 leads out of the bay to the island. To see where Alcatraz Island is located, see the image below.

The second place to visit is The Black House, which from 1967 to 1997, served as the home to the Church of Satan founder Dr. Anton "The Black Pope" LaVey, as well as the Church of Satan. Though the original house was demolished, LaVey followers still linger in the area stealing 6’s from nearby locations. LaVey himself is pictured with actress Jayne Mansfield in the photo above.

It is not recommended to bring small children here as the nature of the house being previously Satanic might scare some kiddies as well.

The house is located at 6114 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121 on the west side of San Francisco.

Located on San Francisco's upper west region, the third location might seem a bit - peaceful, upon arrival. The abandoned Sutro Baths highly contrast the hectic city as they are ruins that look extremely Greek-like, as shown in the picture above right on the Pacific. Upon its construction in 1896, the Baths were a giant of a waterpark, containing both fresh and saltwater for visitors to float around in. They could also hold up to 10,000 people. While being a lovely taste of eye candy, the Sutro Baths were not financially successful in the short years after they were built. The Great Depression soon hit after some time, really leaving the baths abandoned.

On visitor accounts, there have been reports of some paranormal activity or that they still see full-body apparitions, mostly of people dressed in vintage beachwear.

The Baths are super family friendly but it is still advised to proceed with physical caution as there are many ways for children to hurt themselves, adult supervision is recommended.

Please let me know if you would like further information on the detailed places above. If there are any other location ideas you would like to add to this list, feel free to get back to me about that as well through the provided email.

Thank you,

Jocelyn Campos

jocelyn.campos1999@gmail.com

(510) 393-0424