Go behind the walls of "The Rock" and learn how a handful of men tempted fate and tried to escape from America's most famous penitentiary.
The History of Alcatraz Island Long before cellblocks and guard towers dotted the landscape, Alcatraz Island played several other significant roles throughout history.
See the events unfold, from the islands early beginnings in 1775 to it's current place in modern day history. |
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