1969 Press Photo Aerial view of San Quentin prison, Sacramento, California

California Governor Ronald Reagan announced 1/6 plans to close down famed San Quentin prison, shown in a 1969 file photo, and develop new maximum security facilities in California. Reagan said the state will "take the first step toward closing San Quentin prison next July and abandon it entirely by the time he leaves office in three years. (California, prisons) Sacremento

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 11 x 8.75 inches.