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. |
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| 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. All rights reserved. Permission required to use. |