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Following the acquisition of California by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) which ended the Mexican–American War, and the onset of the California Gold Rush the following year, the U.S. Army began studying the suitability of Alcatraz Island for the positioning of coastal batteries to protect the approaches to San Francisco Bay.
- 22 acres (8.9 ha)
- San Francisco Bay, California, U.S.
- 1934; 87 years ago
- San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Island, Part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, National Park Service San Francisco, CA, United States
May 26, 2020 · 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.
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. Learn more about the history of Alcatraz Island here.
The infamous Alcatraz Island is located in the middle of San Francisco Bay. It doesn’t have any beaches, but a visit to “The Rock” is still worth the price of admission. In the mid-1800’s this island was Fort Alcatraz a military facility that was part of a three-point defense strategy for San Francisco Bay.
- 1398 The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94133
Alcatraz was a maximum security prison located on an island in the San Francisco Bay about 1.5 miles from the shore. After you take the ferry out to the island, you can wander around on a self guided tour. The prison is still very well preserved and stills feels creepy.
- San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Alcatraz is located in middle of San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Many famous people have been imprisioned here, and it played an important role in American history, so much so that it was declared as a National Historic Landmark.
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