United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: / ˈælkəˌtræz /, Spanish: [a l k a ˈ t ɾ a θ] "the gannet ") or The Rock, was a maximum security federal prison …

This 1910 Alcatraz prison map shows the proposed interior of the main prison building as Colonel Taylor envisioned it. You’ll see that the actual prison was built pretty closely to these plans. …

I. An Introduction To Alcatraz Island; II. The First Fortifications, 1853-1863; III. The Years Of Transition; IV. Alcatraz's Defenses Revamped, 1869-1876; V. The Last Years As A Fortified …

Oct 8, 2021 · Alcatraz Island Map. This is a general map of the island showing various structures. For your safety, please listen to the announcements at the dock, since various areas of the …

Mar 27, 2025 · Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of California, in the United States. From 1934 to 1963, a facility on the island served …

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The collection consists of 445 drawings related to structures and activities on Alcatraz Island. The majority of the items are architectural drawings of structures constructed or modified during the …

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2 days ago · On today's episode of CNN 10, we're examining how tariffs could impact the economy. We'll also take a behind the scenes look at Alcatraz a historic prison. A...

Feb 28, 2024 · The former prison known as the Rock faces seismic activity, climate change and general deterioration. A wondrous new map could help save it.