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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alcatraz_Federal_PenitentiaryAlcatraz Federal Penitentiary - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: / ˈ æ l k ə ˌ t r æ z /, Spanish: [a l k a ˈ t ɾ a θ] "the gannet") or The Rock, was a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, California, United States.

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

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   Jun 17, 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. Learn more about the history of Alcatraz Island here.

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4. www.bbc.com › culture › article'It was the cleverest escape in the prison's 30 years': The men...

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   Jun 10, 2024 · On 12 June 1962, three men escaped from the notorious Alcatraz prison. While their fate remains unknown, the ingenuity of their escape continues to captivate.

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5. graylineofsanfrancisco.com › alcatrazs-most-dangerous-inmatesAlcatraz's Most Dangerous Inmates: The Ghost of Alcatraz's Past

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Posted by gladmin on June 14, 2024. Situated just 2 kilometers off the coast of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island served as a maximum-security federal penitentiary notoriously know for housing some of the United States’ most dangerous criminals. Now, its a historical landmark seen from the San Francisco coastline.

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6. www.historyextra.com › period › 20th-centuryAlcatraz history: from pelican paradise to prolific prison

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Discover the captivating history of Alcatraz, from escape attempts and its closure in 1963 through to its transformation into a national landmark. The story of the notorious prison features daring escapes and Native American protests…

7. www.cityexperiences.com › blog › when-and-why-did-alcatraz-closeWhen (and Why) did Alcatraz Close? - City Experiences™

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   Jun 17, 2024 · The Alcatraz prison closed its doors on March 21, 1963. The prison had been open for twenty-nine years before shutting down. However, you can still visit Alcatraz Island for tours. Alcatraz City Cruises offers a variety of tours to the island, including activities like audio tours. A Little History of Alcatraz

8. www.architecturaldigest.in › story › 5-facts-you-probablyAlcatraz Island: 5 facts you probably didn't know about America's...

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   Jun 15, 2024 · The former federal penitentiary is set on a rocky 22-acre island located a mile and a half off the coast of San Francisco and once housed some of America’s highest-profile prisoners, including Al Capone, James “Whitey” Bulger, George “Machine Gun Kelly” Barnes, and Robert Stroud, the Birdman of Alcatraz.