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   When did Alcatraz become a prison?

   • In 1907 the island was designated the Pacific Branch of the United States Military Prison, and the modern prison building was completed four years later. From 1934 to 1963 Alcatraz served as a federal prison for some of the country’s most dangerous civilian convicts. Among them were Al Capone and Robert Stroud, the “Birdman of Alcatraz.”

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   How many prisoners did Alcatraz hold?

   • Alcatraz served as a federal (national) prison from 1934 to 1963. It housed some of the most dangerous prisoners in the country. The prison was able to hold more than 330 convicts in cells that were 10 feet by 4.5 feet (3 meters by 1.5 meters). However, it was rare if more than 260 prisoners occupied the island at one time.

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   What is the history of Alcatraz Fort?

   • Alcatraz Fort was built on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles off the coast of San Francisco in the 1850s. It was used as a military fort until 1910 when it was refurbished and became a U.S. Army military prison. In 1933, the Department of Justice acquired it and in 1934, it became a federal prison.

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   When did the army leave Alcatraz?

   • The army left the island in 1933. Alcatraz served as a federal (national) prison from 1934 to 1963. It housed some of the most dangerous prisoners in the country. The prison was able to hold more than 330 convicts in cells that were 10 feet by 4.5 feet (3 meters by 1.5 meters).

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   Alcatraz Penitentiary Facts for Kids. From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz Island, situated in San Francisco Bay, served as a federal prison housing some of the most challenging and dangerous criminals in the United States. Alcatraz Penitentiary was host to many infamous inmates, including Al “Scarface” Capone (1899-1947), a legendary mobster, and ...

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   From 1934 to 1963 Alcatraz served as a federal prison for some of the country’s most dangerous civilian convicts. Among them were Al Capone and Robert Stroud , the “Birdman of Alcatraz.” Although the Alcatraz prison was able to house 450 convicts in cells that measured about 10 feet by 4.5 feet (3 meters by 1.5 meters), no more than 250 ...

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   Alcatraz served as a federal (national) prison from 1934 to 1963. It housed some of the most dangerous prisoners in the country. The prison was able to hold more than 330 convicts in cells that were 10 feet by 4.5 feet (3 meters by 1.5 meters).

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   Alcatraz has been closed since 1963, but it’s still well-known as America’s strongest (and scariest) prison. Fun Facts. Alcatraz Fort was built on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles off the coast of San Francisco in the 1850s. It was used as a military fort until 1910 when it was refurbished and became a U.S. Army military prison.

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   Jul 1, 2014 · 1881-1913: Maturation Era. US American History. Alcatraz Prison in 1895. Alcatraz Prison History Facts for kids: FAQ's. Fast, fun facts and Frequently Asked Questions about Alcatraz Prison History. Where is Alcatraz Prison located? San Francisco Bay, California. How many escape attempts were there?

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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 from 1934...

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   May 14, 2020 · HISTORY. EARLY USE OF ALCATRAZ. ALCATRAZ FEDERAL PENITENTIARY. FAMOUS INMATES. CLOSING THE PRISON. NATIVE AMERICAN OCCUPATION. LANDMARKING AND DEVELOPMENT. Alcatraz Worksheets. Complete List Of Included Worksheets. Alcatraz is an island located in San Francisco Bay, California.