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

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   June 23, 1976 [2] Designated NHLD. January 17, 1986 [3] 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.

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3. www.nps.gov › alca › indexAlcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Alcatraz Island is a former prison and a symbol of American incarceration and justice. Learn about its history, natural beauty, and virtual tours.

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

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   Apr 27, 2021 · Learn how to access, explore, and enjoy Alcatraz Island, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Find out about fees, permits, ferry schedules, weather, accessibility, and more.

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

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   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.

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

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   • Early Years as a Military Prison. In 1775, Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala (1745-97) mapped and named rugged Alcatraz Island, christening it La Isla de los Alcatraces, or Island of the Pelicans, due to its large population of sea birds.
   • Doing Time as a Federal Prison: 1934-63. In 1933, the Army relinquished Alcatraz to the U.S. Justice Department, which wanted a federal prison that could house a criminal population too difficult or dangerous to be handled by other U.S. penitentiaries.
   • Famous Inmates. Among those who did time at The Rock was the notorious Prohibition-era gangster Al “Scarface” Capone, who spent four-and-a-half years there during the 1930s.
   • Escape Attempts from Alcatraz. Over the years, there were 14 known attempts to escape from Alcatraz, involving 36 inmates. The Federal Bureau of Prisons reports that of these would-be escapees, 23 were captured, six were shot and killed during their attempted getaways, two drowned and five went missing and were presumed drowned.

7. www.sftravel.com › things-to-do › attractionsAlcatraz: Visit San Francisco’s Iconic Island

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   Alcatraz is a former federal penitentiary that housed famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. Learn how to visit the island, take a cell house tour, see a permanent exhibit, and enjoy the views of the city.

8. www.nps.gov › alca › planyourvisitFees & Passes - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Jun 1, 2023 · Plan Ahead. Visiting Alcatraz Island is one of the most rewarding experiences of any trip to San Francisco. However, visitors who wish to visit the prison and island grounds must secure reservations.