Recreation Yard, Former prison yard in the USA
The Recreation Yard was the outdoor area where inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary spent their leisure time.
Alcatraz served as a federal prison from 1934 until it closed in 1963.
The Recreation Yard is featured in numerous films and books, symbolizing the strict regimes of historic prisons.
Visitors to Alcatraz Island can tour the Recreation Yard as part of the Alcatraz experience.
The Recreation Yard offered inmates stunning views of San Francisco, a constant reminder of the world beyond their confinement.
Location: San Francisco
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The Recreation Yard was the outdoor area where inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary spent their leisure time.
The Alcatraz morgue is a small building located on Alcatraz Island.
The Alcatraz Water Tower is the tallest structure on Alcatraz Island.
Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco.
Alcatraz Island, often referred simply as Alcatraz, is an island located in the San Francisco Bay.
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 Power House is a key facility that supported the operations of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
