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Alcatraz Island
An Inescapable Experience
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Alcatraz Island
An Inescapable Experience
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Alcatraz Island
An Inescapable Experience
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Alcatraz Island
An Inescapable Experience
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Alcatraz Island
An Inescapable Experience
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Experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz Island on San Francisco Bay. You will be astounded by what you see and learn.
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Alcatraz and history go hand in hand
Once home to some of America’s most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to “The Rock”. The presence of infamous inmates, like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud, helped to establish the Island’s notoriety. Yet, many people are unaware of the historical significance before and after it was one of the world’s most legendary prisons.
The 19th Century
Civil War-era buildings, cannons, and subterranean rooms give insight into the 19th century when the Island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison. As you dock at Alcatraz Island, visible reminders of the American Indian Occupation, which began in 1969 and ended in 1971, remains etched on “The Rock”, recognizing an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.
Today
Today, restoration of the first lighthouse on the Pacific Coast, the historic gardens, and the recently renovated Model Industries Building shed new light on an abundance of stories still locked away. Alcatraz Cruises’ selection of tours reveal those insights directly from the legends.
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The Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony is an event that honors indigenous peoples of the Americas and promotes their rights. The ceremony commemorates the protest event of 1969. Check out our latest blog post to learn more.
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony on Alcatraz Island - Alcatraz Cruises
Alcatraz Cruises and the National Park Service host two annual Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremonies each year. This year, the gatherings will ...
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System 001 located. Passed Alcatraz. Tow going smoothly.
At Alcatraz the wardens were based on the island and so their families were too. Including their children. They had schools and a nursery. An extraordinary part of US penal history. https://t.co/p14INrmoQE
On September 15, 1941, John Richard Bayless reported to work on garbage detail. Under the cover of fog, he dropped down to the shore. After immersing himself chest-deep in cold bay water however, he reconsidered the swim and was apprehended by Officer Wilkinson.
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📷: NARA
"After what seemed like an eternity, September arrived... We were fitted with our civilian clothing, probably the one occasion thus far that made it seem more than just a dream."
— Jim Quillen (AZ 586), on being transferred off USP Alcatraz
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📷: Sarah Anderson, NPS
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#JohnnyDepp atop the #Alcatraz #lighthouse overlooking #SanFrancisco. Taken in 2016 during the #HollywoodVampires US tour. We were given special access to the usually closed lighthouse.
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