- Alcatraz Island (U. S. National Park Service)
This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty
- Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia
Alcatraz Island ( ˈælkəˌtræz ) is a small island about 1 25 miles offshore from San Francisco in San Francisco Bay, California, near the Golden Gate Strait [1] The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison
- Alcatraz at a Glance - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Located just 1 5 miles off the coast of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island spans 22 acres in the heart of San Francisco Bay Discover the rich history of this iconic landmark
- Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, History . . .
Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served as a federal prison for some of the most dangerous civilian prisoners
- Alcatraz - Prison, Location Al Capone | HISTORY
Today, historic Alcatraz Island, which was also the site of a U S military prison from the late 1850s to 1933, is a popular tourist destination
- BOP: Alcatraz
From 1909 through 1911, the military prisoners on Alcatraz built the new prison, which was designated the Pacific Branch, U S Disciplinary Barracks for the U S Army It was this prison building that later became famous as "The Rock "
- Plan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U. S. National Park Service)
Plan on spending at least a few hours on Alcatraz exploring the exhibits, checking out the video presentations or audio tours Jr Ranger books and programs are often available, and ranger tours are available every day!
- Visit Alcatraz - Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Whether immersing yourself in history, experiencing arts and culture, spotting wildlife, exploring the historic gardens, or soaking in the awe-inspiring views, we'll help you make the most of your visit to the famous island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay Get Alcatraz tickets here!
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