Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia
Alcatraz Island is the site of the abandoned federal prison, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such as rock pools and a seabird colony (mostly western gulls, cormorants, and egrets).
Plan Your Visit - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Plan on spending at least a few hours on Alcatraz exploring the exhibits, checking out the video presentations or audio tours. Jr. Ranger books and programs are often available, and ranger tours are available every day!
Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 12, 2024 · This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you …
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary - Wikipedia
United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: / ˈælkəˌtræz /, 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.
Alcatraz ‑ Prison, Location & Al Capone - HISTORY
Oct 27, 2009 · Alcatraz is a former federal prison located on an island in San Fransisco Bay. The prison once housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from ...
Alcatraz Island | Facts, Escape, Native Americans, Map, & History ...
Nov 19, 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.
Fees & Passes - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 8, 2024 · 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.
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Visit the legendary island that has been a civil war fort, a military prison and one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries. An engaging evening Alcatraz experience with special programs. The Complete Tour.
Alcatraz: Visit San Francisco’s Iconic Island
Alcatraz, a former prison, is now a national park and one of the city's most popular attractions. Learn all about visiting "The Rock." Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing famous convicts such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly.
Alcatraz Island - National Park Foundation
Dec 18, 2024 · Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations. Though most well-known as an infamous federal prison, the island also served as a Civil War fortress, active bird sanctuary, the first lighthouse on the West Coast, and the birthplace of the American Indian ...