Sutro’s Glass Palace
John A. Martiniis a native Californian and a lifelong researcher into the history of the American West. A fourth-generation San Franciscan, Martini worked as a National Park Service ranger for more than twenty-five years at such diverse locations as Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, the National Maritime Museum, the U.S.S.ArizonaNational Memorial, the Presidio of San Francisco, and Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. He retired from the National Park Service in 1999 and now serves as a professional researcher and historical consultant. Martini’s specialty is historic preservation and interpretation. He is an acknowledged expert on America's coastal defenses and consults with numerous state and federal agencies on the restoration of seacoast fortifications and artillery pieces. Martini's published works includeLast Missile Site, Fort Point: Sentry at the Golden Gate, Fortress Alcatraz, The Official Guide to the Presidio of San Francisco, andAlcatraz at War.