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Introductory Materials
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 Place, 1876-1907
VI. Garrison Life On The Rock, 1859-1934
VII. The Military Prison
VIII. For Desperate Or Irredeemable Types U.S. Penitentiary
IX. The Alcatraz Light
X. Schemes And Dreams
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Famous Inmates
Escapes
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Battle of Alcatraz
Escape Attempts
The Great Escape from Alcatraz
Alcatraz Escape Maps
Facts & Figures
Prison Life
▼
Inmate Rules & Regulations
Daily Routine
Closing of Alcatraz
Photo Gallery
Interior Cellhouse Diagram
Exterior Island Diagram
Inmate Roster ’34-’63
Whitey Bulger Info
Tours & Tickets
Bookstore
Full History
▼
Table of Contents
Introductory Materials
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 Place, 1876-1907
VI. Garrison Life On The Rock, 1859-1934
VII. The Military Prison
VIII. For Desperate Or Irredeemable Types U.S. Penitentiary
IX. The Alcatraz Light
X. Schemes And Dreams
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