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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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From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay served as a federal prison called Alcatraz Penitentiary. It housed some of the most challenging and dangerous criminals in the US.
On June 11, 1962, three men Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin who were imprisoned in Alcatraz prison successfully escaped their cells and the island too with the help of a makeshift inflatable raft and life vests.
Alcatraz was known as the strongest prison in America. The prison had a three story cell house with four cell blocks. It included a library, barbershop, dining room, and visitation room. Each cell had a bed, desk, washbasin, toilet, and blanket.
Jul 1, 2014 · Alcatraz Prison History Facts for Kids. Alcatraz Prison History Fact 18: The notorious, high security penitentiary would be in operation for the next 29 years and Alcatraz Prison would be the destination of many murderers, gangsters and bank robbers.
Mar 9, 2023 · From 1934 until 1963, Alcatraz Island, a federal prison in San Francisco Bay, was home to some of the most challenging and dangerous criminals in the United States. Click for PDF and Google Slides worksheets.
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A rocky island north of San Francisco, California, Alcatraz was once the site of a notorious maximum-security prison. The island occupies an area of 22 acres (9 hectares) and is located 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) offshore in San Francisco Bay.
