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Alcatraz Island Map. This is a general map of the island showing various structures. For your safety, please listen to the announcements at the dock, since various areas of the island are closed to the public depending on the season. Open the PDF of the Island map by clicking here.
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Mar 6, 2011 · 4682. Alcatraz from the Bay 2012 annetta (Atlas Obscura User) Alcatraz, also referred to as “The Rock,” is rich in American history, more so than most people realize. It is the home of the ...
4 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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Alcatraz Island ( / ˈælkəˌtræz /) is a small island 1.25 miles (2.01 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. [1] The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison. In 1934, the island was converted into a federal prison, Alcatraz Federal ...
- 22 acres (8.9 ha)
- San Francisco, California
- 1934; 89 years ago
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. 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.
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Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay Area First lit: June 1, 1854. On June 1, 1854, the first lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States was lit for the first time. Alcatraz Island was an important place for a lighthouse, because of the huge influx of people to the San Francisco Bay Area as a result of the Gold Rush.
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.
