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1. www.nps.gov › alca › indexAlcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Alcatraz Island is a former prison and a symbol of American incarceration and justice. Learn about its history, natural beauty, and virtual tours from the official park website.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alcatraz_IslandAlcatraz Island - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Area: 22 acres (8.9 ha)
   • Nearest city: San Francisco, California

   • Established: 1934; 89 years ago

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4. www.history.com › topics › crimeAlcatraz - Prison, Location & Al Capone | HISTORY

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   • Early Years as a Military Prison. In 1775, Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala (1745-97) mapped and named rugged Alcatraz Island, christening it La Isla de los Alcatraces, or Island of the Pelicans, due to its large population of sea birds.
   • Doing Time as a Federal Prison: 1934-63. In 1933, the Army relinquished Alcatraz to the U.S. Justice Department, which wanted a federal prison that could house a criminal population too difficult or dangerous to be handled by other U.S. penitentiaries.
   • Famous Inmates. Among those who did time at The Rock was the notorious Prohibition-era gangster Al “Scarface” Capone, who spent four-and-a-half years there during the 1930s.
   • Escape Attempts from Alcatraz. Over the years, there were 14 known attempts to escape from Alcatraz, involving 36 inmates. The Federal Bureau of Prisons reports that of these would-be escapees, 23 were captured, six were shot and killed during their attempted getaways, two drowned and five went missing and were presumed drowned.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Alcatraz-IslandAlcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map ...

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   2 days ago · 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.

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7. www.sftravel.com › attractions › iconic-sfAlcatraz: Visit San Francisco’s Iconic Island

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   Learn about the history, location, and attractions of Alcatraz, the former federal penitentiary and national park in San Francisco Bay. Find out how to book tickets, take a ferry, and explore the cell house and exhibits.

8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g60713-d102523Alcatraz Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Alcatraz Island was once the most secure federal prison in the U.S., and held notorious inmates like Al Capone. After being decommissioned in 1963, the prison is now a museum, welcoming millions of curious travelers every year.

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   What is the history of Alcatraz Island?

   • Sold in 1849 to the U.S. government, Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse (1854) on the coast of California. Thereafter other buildings were erected on the island, and the first permanent army detachment was garrisoned there in 1859. In 1861 the island was designated a residence for military offenders.

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   What are the natural attractions of Alcatraz Island?

   • Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets ).

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   What activities are available on Alcatraz Island?

   • Experience Alcatraz: The Day Tour, the Night Tour, or if you have 4-5 hours: the Behind The Scenes Tour - See areas of Alcatraz previously unavailable to the public. Open a hidden doorway, go through a secret tunnel, visit an underground jail. Mobile E-Ticket Check-in: Book your tour now.

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   Where is Alcatraz Island located?

   • Alcatraz Island, byname The Rock, rocky island in San Francisco Bay, California, U.S. The island occupies an area of 22 acres (9 hectares) and is located 1.5 miles (2 km) offshore.

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