Alcatraz Island, Federal prison in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz Island, often referred simply as Alcatraz, is an island located in the San Francisco Bay.
It served as a lighthouse, a military fortification and a military prison before being used as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963.
The island became a national recreation area in 1972 and received landmarking designations in 1976 and 1986.
Today, the island is a prominent tourist attraction, receiving more than 1.5 million visitors annually.
Alcatraz is known for its notorious past inmates such as Al Capone and Robert Stroud, the 'Birdman of Alcatraz'.
Location: San Francisco
Population: 0
Elevation above the sea: 41 m
Website: nps.gov/alca/index.htm
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Alcatraz Island, often referred simply as Alcatraz, is an island located in the San Francisco Bay.
The Warden's House on Alcatraz Island is a stark and imposing structure.
Building 64, located in San Francisco, served as residential apartments.
The Recreation Yard was the outdoor area where inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary spent their leisure time.
The Model Industries Building was used for various military and penal purposes.
The Alcatraz morgue is a small building located on Alcatraz Island.
The New Industries Building was built by inmates to house functions related to the prison's work programs.
The Social Hall served as a recreation center for the officers and families stationed at Alcatraz.
Alcatraz Library served the inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
The Alcatraz Island Light is the first lighthouse built on the U.S. West Coast.
