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

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   Coordinates: 37°49′36″N 122°25′22″W. 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.

   • Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

     United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known...

   • Occupation of Alcatraz

     Graffiti on the water tower. The Occupation of Alcatraz...

   • Warden's House

     Warden's House and lighthouse. The Warden's House was the...

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     Morgue exterior in 2008. Alcatraz Morgue is the morgue on...

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     Alvin Francis Karpis (born Albin Francis Karpavičius; August...

   • Escape From Alcatraz

     Escape from Alcatraz is a 1979 American prison action...

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     Alcatraz Library was a library for inmates at Alcatraz...

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     Alcatraz water tower is on Alcatraz Island in the San...

   • James A. Johnston

     James Aloysius Johnston (September 15, 1874 – September 7,...

   • Alcatraz Island in Popular Culture

     Alcatraz also appears in Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA again...

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

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   Mar 31, 2024 · 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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4. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitMaps - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Oct 8, 2021 · 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.

5. www.atlasobscura.com › places › alcatraz-islandAlcatraz Island – San Francisco, California - Atlas Obscura

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   Mar 6, 2011 · Alcatraz, also referred to as “The Rock,” is rich in American history, more so than most people realize. It is the home of the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast, a Civil War ...

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   Where is Alcatraz Island?

   • Alcatraz Island ( / ˈælkəˌtræz /) 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.

   Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia

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   What is Alcatraz Island known for?

   • 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.

   Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, & History

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   Where was Alcatraz prison?

   • The federal prison on Alcatraz Island in the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from 1934 to 1963.

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   Who occupied Alcatraz Island?

   • Alcatraz Island was occupied by Native American activists for the first time on March 8, 1964. The protest, proposed by Lakota Sioux activist Belva Cottier and joined by about 35 others, was reported by, among others, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Examiner.

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

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   Oct 27, 2009 · The federal prison on Alcatraz Island in the chilly waters of California’s San Francisco Bay housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation...

8. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Apr 27, 2021 · Alcatraz Island Golden Gate National Recreation Area B201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123