New Industries Building, Historic workshop on Alcatraz Island
The New Industries Building was built by inmates to house functions related to the prison's work programs.
Constructed between 1939 and 1941, the building represents part of Alcatraz's notorious past as a federal prison.
Featured in popular culture reflecting on the legacy of Alcatraz.
Tours are available for history enthusiasts wanting to explore Alcatraz Island and its structures.
Inmate-made textiles and gloves were once produced here.
Location: San Francisco
Source: Wikimedia