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  1. Alcatraz Island Golden Gate National Recreation Area 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 Phone: 415-561-4900 United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415 ...

  2. Alcatraz Island (/ ˈ æ l k ə ˌ t r æ z /) is a small island 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison.

  3. Dec 30, 2022 · Location: San Francisco, California. Designation: National Historic Landmark. Amenities. 16 listed. From its early days as a military fortress and prison to its most infamous tenure as a federal penitentiary, Alcatraz looms large in the American psyche as a place of contradiction, violence and competing historical narratives.

  4. Welcome to Alcatraz Island! Alcatraz is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is one of more than 400 national park units across the country. Plan on spending a couple of hours on the island. Take in scenic views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge.

  5. Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco's most iconic sights. Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.

  6. Jan 15, 2018 · Whether you're a local or a tourist, Alcatraz, a former penitentiary in San Francisco, is a must do for families. Read our guide before visiting with kids.

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