Alcatraz, CA Photos

A notorious super prison from 1933 to 1972, "The Rock" was considered unescapable because of the strong currents around the island. It was first used as a fort in 1850.

See also: San Francisco & Bay Area
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Non-suspension sections of Oakland Bay Bridge seen above Alcatraz & Treasure Islands & against Oakland skyline.

Balclutha bow, sidewheeler Eppleton Hall, tug Hercules at Maritime National Historical Park with Alcatraz in distance.

Alcatraz island in San Francisco Bay which was once an unescapable prison.


All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart.
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