Alcatraz Island

#2 in San Francisco / #38 in United States of America

by Chris6d

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Alcatraz Island, located in the San Francisco Bay, is renowned for its rich history and infamous former federal prison. Originally developed as a military fortification in the mid-19th century, it later became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963. Known for housing some of America's most notorious criminals, including Al Capone and Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz," the prison was reputed to be inescapable due to the treacherous waters surrounding the island.

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