The golden gate bridge on the west of the island
in the open recreational areas
Looks like something happened here
Catching some sun
where exercises and games are held
The city of San Fran in the distance
many didn't make it across
Many tried crossing the bay
The prison block from the courtyard
Crude simple spectator seats
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get me out!
Behind these walls
lie the high security areas of the prison
solitary confinement!
it's a 2 layer cell
and pitch black inside
with the double gate and door system
lasted from May 2–4, 1946
Many interesting ways inmates try to break out of the cells
remembering those who lost their lives in their line of duty
during the Battle of Alcatraz
With the notorious key to the gun store
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Some of the nicely decorated cells
The Prison library
Things inmates do to pass the time
The view of freedom
inmate visitation areas
who then escaped through a fan vent
The administrative block
you have 5 minutes!
The prison control station
The door to freedom!
Visitor waiting areas
with plenty of coke!
who knows they might be free men till today
the vault!
Prison warden uniforms
Notable wardens of an era gone
Freedom!
lets head back to jail
So near yet so far
San Fran island
no one knows where they are now, presumed drowned
the island lighthouse
I see the light!
Neat! a time capsule
Buildings ravaged by the fire
The golden gate in the distance