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embarkation and improved medical practices medical improved and embarkation

Point, called East Garrison, evolved from a from evolved Garrison, East called Point, decommissioned the base and left the island. the left and base the decommissioned

better medical examinations at the ports of ports the at examinations medical better

ry West Garrison in 1900. New facilities at Quar at facilities New 1900. in Garrison West system had become obsolete, and the Army the and obsolete, become had system

laboratories and quarters for employees. As employees. for quarters and laboratories

McDowell,” and renamed Camp Reynolds the Reynolds Camp renamed and McDowell,” y. By 1962 the 1962 By y. build a Nike missile batter missile Nike a build

bed detention barracks, a disinfecting plant, disinfecting a barracks, detention bed

The Army designated the entire island “Fort island entire the designated Army The ar to ar The Army returned during the Cold W Cold the during returned Army The

The 40 buildings at the station included a 400- a included station the at buildings 40 The

Americans in the West. the in Americans operty. declaring it surplus pr surplus it declaring

carrying diseases could be kept in isolation. in kept be could diseases carrying

the Apache, Sioux, Modoc and other Native other and Modoc Sioux, Apache, the July 1946 the Army abandoned the island, the abandoned Army the 1946 July

fumigated and immigrants suspected of suspected immigrants and fumigated

well as infantry serving in campaigns against campaigns in serving infantry as well Well Done” greeted them from the island. In island. the from them greeted Done” Well

where ships from foreign ports could be could ports foreign from ships where

became a garrison for infantry companies, as companies, infantry for garrison a became ds “Welcome Home, “Welcome ds with the illuminated wor illuminated the with

Ayala Cove (then known as Hospital Cove), Hospital as known (then Cove Ayala

. The island later island The . protect San Francisco Bay Francisco San protect troops returned from the war, a 60-foot sign 60-foot a war, the from returned troops

In 1891 a Quarantine Station was opened at opened was Station Quarantine a 1891 In

established Camp Reynolds on Angel Island to Island Angel on Reynolds Camp established . When . processing facility for prisoners of war of prisoners for facility processing

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ar, the U. S. Army S. U. the ar, In 1863 during the Civil W Civil the during 1863 In orld War II and a and II War orld Pacific war zone during W during zone war Pacific

The Army on Angel Island Angel on Army The subsequent laws were repealed in 1943. in repealed were laws subsequent ment troops headed toward the toward headed troops ment replace

ment. The Chinese Exclusion Act and Act Exclusion Chinese The ment. Angel Island was an embarkation site for site embarkation an was Island Angel A L I . ngeles os os sla de de sla

s abandon- s ing and hastened the station’ the hastened and ing men per year. per men Francisco Bay. They christened the island the christened They Bay. Francisco

administration build- administration in 1940 destroyed the the destroyed 1940 in fort processed the transfer of about 40,000 about of transfer the processed fort he developed one of the first maps of San of maps first the of one developed he

. A fire A . of these poems are still legible today legible still are poems these of the war. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the 1930s, and 1920s the Throughout war. the es, Ayala Cove. With his pilot, José de Cañizar de José pilot, his With Cove. Ayala

. Many . wooden walls of the detention center detention the of walls wooden a discharge point for troops returning from returning troops for point discharge a Francisco Bay and anchored in what is now is what in anchored and Bay Francisco

anxiety and despair in poetry carved on the on carved poetry in despair and anxiety as a recruitment and replacement depot and depot replacement and recruitment a as C S into San into arlos an an ish navigator, sailed the the sailed navigator, ish

Some Chinese detainees expressed their expressed detainees Chinese Some During World War I, East Garrison served Garrison East I, War World During yala, a Span- a yala, In 1775 Lt. Juan Manuel de A de Manuel Juan Lt. 1775 In

on Angel Island. Angel on through the fort. the through fishing and hunting site. hunting and fishing

on board the ship and were never detained never were and ship the board on By 1905 some 87,000 men had passed had men 87,000 some 1905 By camps and primarily used the island as a as island the used primarily and camps

passengers usually faced only an inspection an only faced usually passengers Spanish-American war to a discharge depot. discharge a to war Spanish-American established ago. The Miwok Miwok The ago. ears ears two thousand y thousand two

contrast, European immigrants and first class first and immigrants European contrast, from the from detention camp for soldiers returning returning soldiers for camp detention Coast Miwok began visiting the island about island the visiting began Miwok Coast

approved. Many were denied entry. By entry. denied were Many approved. Early Inhabitants Early

six months, until their applications were applications their until months, six School children watching a living history demonstration history living a watching children School

CULTURAL HISTORY CULTURAL

detained on Angel Island from two weeks to weeks two from Island Angel on detained

facilities and breathtaking views. breathtaking and facilities who came to the United States. Most were Most States. United the to came who

provide access to the many historic sites, historic many the to access provide 175,000 Chinese immigrants Chinese 175,000 for approximately approximately for

oday, trails and roads and trails oday, immigration station. T station. immigration From 1910 to 1940, this was the entry point entry the was this 1940, to 1910 From

military bases, a quarantine station and an and station quarantine a bases, military Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. of Act Exclusion Chinese

government used its strategic location for location strategic its used government immigration to the United States by the by States United the to immigration

the Civil War to the Cold War—the federal War—the Cold the to War Civil the were specifically targeted for exclusion from exclusion for targeted specifically were

the island, and for nearly 100 years—from 100 nearly for and island, the Station detainees were from China. Chinese China. from were detainees Station

Golden Gate. Coast Miwok once inhabited once Miwok Coast Gate. Golden . Most Immigration Most . on a San Francisco pier Francisco San a on

, San Francisco and the and Francisco San , views of Marin County Marin of views Island in 1910 to replace old, cramped quarters cramped old, replace to 1910 in Island

covered mountain island mountain covered with spectacular with New immigration facilities opened on Angel on opened facilities immigration New

ngel Island is a grass- and woodland- and grass- a is Island ngel The Immigration Station Immigration The

Our Mission The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the Angel Island people of California by helping to preserve Angel Island played the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, a major role in the State Park protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities settlement of the West for high-quality outdoor recreation. and as an immigration station. Today, trails and roads crisscross

California State Parks does not discriminate the land, providing easy against individuals with disabilities. Prior to access to many historic arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact the park at the phone sites and breathtaking number below. To receive this publication in an alternate format, write to the Communications views of San Francisco, Office at the following address. Marin County and the CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS Golden Gate Bridge. P. O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 For information call: (800) 777-0369 (916) 653-6995, outside the U.S. 711, TTY relay service

www.parks.ca.gov

Angel Island State Park P.O. Box 318 Tiburon, CA 94920 (415) 435-1915

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from a detention camp for soldiers returning returning soldiers for camp detention a from The U.S. Army and the Immigration Service Service Immigration the and Army U.S. The States by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. of Act Exclusion Chinese the by States

at Quarry Point, called East Garrison, evolved evolved Garrison, East called Point, Quarry at coastal brush habitat covering the island. island. the covering habitat brush coastal for exclusion from immigration to the United United the to immigration from exclusion for

olds the West Garrison in 1900. New facilities facilities New 1900. in Garrison West the olds ing eliminated most of the oak woodland and and woodland oak the of most eliminated ing from China. Chinese were specifically targeted targeted specifically were Chinese China. from

- Reyn Camp renamed and McDowell,” “Fort - harvest wood and grazing cattle 1800s the In 1910. Most Immigration Station detainees were were detainees Station Immigration Most 1910.

The Army designated the entire island island entire the designated Army The Plant Life Plant Angel Island’s immigration facilities opened in in opened facilities immigration Island’s Angel

American Indians in the West. West. the in Indians American

The Immigration Station Immigration The of the ice age. ice the of

well as infantry serving in campaigns against against campaigns in serving infantry as well

created by the rise of the oceans at the end end the at oceans the of rise the by created commissioned the base and left the island. the left and base the commissioned

became a garrison for infantry companies, as as companies, infantry for garrison a became

nected to the mainland. Angel Island was was Island Angel mainland. the to nected - de Army the and obsolete, become had tem

to protect San Francisco Bay. The island later later island The Bay. Francisco San protect to

- con was island the ago, years thousand Ten - sys the 1962 By battery. missile Nike a build

established Camp Reynolds on Angel Island Island Angel on Reynolds Camp established

NATURAL HISTORY NATURAL The Army returned during the Cold War to to War Cold the during returned Army The

In 1863, during the Civil War, the U.S. Army Army U.S. the War, Civil the during 1863, In

ing it surplus property. surplus it ing

tine Station and moved to San Francisco. Francisco. San to moved and Station tine The Army on Angel Island Angel on Army The

- declar island, the abandoned Army the 1946

- Quaran the abandoned Service Health Public

A L . ngeles os de Done” greeted them from the island. In July July In island. the from them greeted Done”

lengthy quarantines unnecessary, the U.S. U.S. the unnecessary, quarantines lengthy

I sla sla island the christened They Bay. Francisco illuminated words “Welcome Home, Well Well Home, “Welcome words illuminated

tion and improved medical practices made made practices medical improved and tion

he developed one of the first maps of San San of maps first the of one developed he returned from the war, a 60-foot sign with the the with sign 60-foot a war, the from returned

- embarka of ports the at examinations medical

Ayala Cove. With his pilot, José de Cañizares, Cañizares, de José pilot, his With Cove. Ayala ing facility for prisoners of war. When troops troops When war. of prisoners for facility ing

diseases could be kept in isolation. As better better As isolation. in kept be could diseases

Francisco Bay and anchored in what is now now is what in anchored and Bay Francisco - process a and II War World during zone war

gated and immigrants suspected of carrying carrying of suspected immigrants and gated

C S into San San into arlos an the sailed navigator, ish tion site for troops headed toward the Pacific Pacific the toward headed troops for site tion

- fumi be could ports foreign from ships where

- Span a Ayala, de Manuel Juan Lt. 1775 In - embarka an was Island Angel war. the from

Ayala Cove (then known as Hospital Cove), Cove), Hospital as known (then Cove Ayala

fishing and hunting site. site. hunting and fishing pot and a discharge point for troops returning returning troops for point discharge a and pot

In 1891 a Quarantine Station was opened at at opened was Station Quarantine a 1891 In

camps and used the island primarily as a a as primarily island the used and camps - de replacement and recruitment a as served

The Quarantine Station Quarantine The

2,000 years ago. The Miwok established established Miwok The ago. years 2,000 depot. During World War I, East Garrison Garrison East I, War World During depot.

ing and hastened the station’s abandonment. abandonment. station’s the hastened and ing Coast Miwok began visiting the island about about island the visiting began Miwok Coast from the Spanish-American war to a discharge discharge a to war Spanish-American the from

- build administration the destroyed 1940 in Early Inhabitants Early

of these poems are still legible today. A fire fire A today. legible still are poems these of

CULTURAL HISTORY CULTURAL

School children watching a living history demonstration history living a watching children School

wooden walls of the detention center. Many Many center. detention the of walls wooden

facilities and breathtaking views. breathtaking and facilities anxiety and despair in poetry carved on the the on carved poetry in despair and anxiety

provide access to the many historic sites, sites, historic many the to access provide Some Chinese detainees expressed their their expressed detainees Chinese Some

immigration station. Today, trails and roads roads and trails Today, station. immigration never detained on Angel Island. Island. Angel on detained never

military bases, a quarantine station and an an and station quarantine a bases, military an inspection on board the ship and were were and ship the board on inspection an

government used its strategic location for for location strategic its used government and first class passengers usually faced only only faced usually passengers class first and

the Civil War to the Cold War—the federal federal War—the Cold the to War Civil the nied entry. By contrast, European immigrants immigrants European contrast, By entry. nied

the island, and for nearly 100 years—from years—from 100 nearly for and island, the - de were Many approved. were applications

Golden Gate. Coast Miwok once inhabited inhabited once Miwok Coast Gate. Golden from two weeks to six months, until their their until months, six to weeks two from

views of Marin County, San Francisco and the the and Francisco San County, Marin of views grants. Most were detained on Angel Island Island Angel on detained were Most grants.

covered mountain island mountain covered with spectacular spectacular with - immi Chinese 175,000 approximately for

ngel Island is a grass- and woodland- and grass- a is Island ngel

From 1910 to 1940, this was the entry point point entry the was this 1940, to 1910 From

Our Mission The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the Angel Island Angel Island played health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve a major role in the the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, State Park protecting its most valued natural and settlement of the West cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. and as an immigration station. Today, trails and roads crisscross the land, providing easy access to many historic California State Parks does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Prior to sites and breathtaking arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact the park at the views of San Francisco, phone number below. To receive this publication in an alternate format, write to the Com- Marin County and the munications Office at the following address.

Golden Gate Bridge. CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS P. O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 For information call: (800) 777-0369 (916) 653-6995, outside the U.S. 711, TTY relay service

www.parks.ca.gov

Angel Island State Park P.O. Box 318 Tiburon, CA 94920 (415) 435-1915

© 2003 (Rev. 2007) California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper planted many non-native one accessible campsite. The East Tours trees such as eucalyptus Bay Sites are generally protected Tours of historic buildings and sites are and Monterey pine. Since from the wind. The Ridge Sites available. Docent-led nature hikes can be the creation of the state are more exposed and windy but scheduled upon request. For information park in 1963, oak, bay, offer views of San Francisco and and scheduling, contact (415) 435-3522. Tram madrone and other na- the Golden Gate Bridge. In a third tours are available seasonally. Call (415) tive trees and shrubs are area, the Sunrise Sites can be re- 897-0715 or visit www.angelisland.com. reclaiming their habitats. served individually or combined Hiking and Bicycling Wildflowers populate the to make a group camp for up to There are 13 miles of trails and roadways for island in spring. 24 people. The Kayak Camp on hiking. Bikers have access to nine miles of Animal Life the west side of the island—lo- roadways. Foot trails and Mount Livermore Deer and raccoons, both View of Marin Headlands cated near a small beach, which are closed to cyclists. The speed limit is excellent swimmers, are the from Angel Island makes it ideal for those traveling 15 mph, and cyclists age 17 and under are only large mammals liv- by kayak—may also be used as required to wear helmets. Bicycles can be ing on the island. You can often see harbor a group camp for up to 20 people. Kayak rented in season from the Cove Café. Call seals and California sea lions sunning on the campers must secure their boats from high (415) 897-0715 or visit www.angelisland.com rocks. Birds include scrub jays, humming- tidewaters. All sites have water and a pit for information. birds, flickers, hawks and owls. Gulls, ducks, toilet nearby. Campers must be prepared to Accessible FEATURES egrets, grebes, blue herons and brown peli- carry their equipment up to two miles, and A number of facilities, several restrooms, cans are often found around the coves. bring camp stoves or charcoal as no wood fires are allowed on the island. Camp- and the tram tour are accessible. Because Getting to the Island sites are open all year. of the hilly terrain and ongoing improve- Angel Island is accessible year round by For reservations, call ments, visitors are encouraged to call in ad- public ferries. For information contact: (800) 444-7275 or visit vance for more information about accessible features, or visit Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry www.reserveamerica.com. http://access.parks.ca.gov. (415) 435-2131, www.angelislandferry.com Boating please remember Blue and Gold Fleet Boat slips are available • Stay on designated trails to avoid poison (415) 773-1188, www.blueandgoldfleet.com. first-come, first-served oak and ticks. Activities and Services from 8:00 a.m. until sun- • Do not feed the raccoons or other wildlife. Picnic areas have tables, running water and set. Overnight mooring • Dogs, roller skates, roller blades, skate- buoys are available first- boards and scooters are not allowed any- barbecues. To reserve group picnic areas, call Flicker (800)444-7275 or visit www.reserveamerica.com. come, first-served for up where on the island. to seven nights. There is a • Wood fires are not permitted. Camping fee for day use and overnight mooring. Due • State law protects all natural and cultural Camping in the environmental campsites at to swift currents, boaters are required to tie resources, including wildlife, rocks, plants Angel Island State Park is a unique experi- fore and aft. and structures. ence. The park has four camping areas and

This park is supported in part through a nonprofit organization. For more information contact: Angel Island Association P. O. Box 866 • Tiburon, CA 94920 www.angelisland.org planted many non-native one accessible campsite. The East Tours trees such as eucalyptus Bay Sites are generally protected Tours of historic buildings and sites are and Monterey pine. Since from the wind. The Ridge Sites available. Docent-led nature hikes can be the creation of the state are more exposed and windy but scheduled upon request. For information park in 1963, oak, bay, offer views of San Francisco and and scheduling, contact (415) 435-3522. Tram madrone and other na- the Golden Gate Bridge. In a third tours are available seasonally. Call (415) tive trees and shrubs are area, the Sunrise Sites can be re- 897-0715 or visit www.angelisland.com. reclaiming their habitats. served individually or combined Hiking and Bicycling Wildflowers populate the to make a group camp for up to There are 13 miles of trails and roadways for island in spring. 24 people. The Kayak Camp on hiking. Bikers have access to nine miles of Animal Life the west side of the island—lo- roadways. Foot trails and Mount Livermore Deer and raccoons, both View of Marin Headlands cated near a small beach, which are closed to cyclists. The speed limit is excellent swimmers, are the from Angel Island makes it ideal for those traveling 15 mph, and cyclists age 17 and under are only large mammals liv- by kayak—may also be used as required to wear helmets. Bicycles can be ing on the island. You can often see harbor a group camp for up to 20 people. Kayak rented in season from the Cove Café. Call seals and California sea lions sunning on the campers must secure their boats from high (415) 897-0715 or visit www.angelisland.com rocks. Birds include scrub jays, humming- tidewaters. All sites have water and a pit for information. birds, flickers, hawks and owls. Gulls, ducks, toilet nearby. Campers must be prepared to Accessible FEATURES egrets, grebes, blue herons and brown peli- carry their equipment up to two miles, and A number of facilities, several restrooms, cans are often found around the coves. bring camp stoves or charcoal as no wood fires are allowed on the island. Camp- and the tram tour are accessible. Because Getting to the Island sites are open all year. of the hilly terrain and ongoing improve- Angel Island is accessible year round by For reservations, call ments, visitors are encouraged to call in ad- public ferries. For information contact: (800) 444-7275 or visit vance for more information about accessible features, or visit Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry www.reserveamerica.com. http://access.parks.ca.gov. (415) 435-2131, www.angelislandferry.com Boating please remember Blue and Gold Fleet Boat slips are available • Stay on designated trails to avoid poison (415) 773-1188, www.blueandgoldfleet.com. first-come, first-served oak and ticks. Activities and Services from 8:00 a.m. until sun- • Do not feed the raccoons or other wildlife. Picnic areas have tables, running water and set. Overnight mooring • Dogs, roller skates, roller blades, skate- buoys are available first- boards and scooters are not allowed any- barbecues. To reserve group picnic areas, call Flicker (800)444-7275 or visit www.reserveamerica.com. come, first-served for up where on the island. to seven nights. There is a • Wood fires are not permitted. Camping fee for day use and overnight mooring. Due • State law protects all natural and cultural Camping in the environmental campsites at to swift currents, boaters are required to tie resources, including wildlife, rocks, plants Angel Island State Park is a unique experi- fore and aft. and structures. ence. The park has four camping areas and

This park is supported in part through a nonprofit organization. For more information contact: Angel Island Association P. O. Box 866 • Tiburon, CA 94920 www.angelisland.org