The History of Alcatraz Island

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Go behind the scenes at Alcatraz and learn about the history of "The Rock".

The History of Alcatraz Island
Discover how an isolated island became home to one of the worlds toughest prisons.

Life Behind Bars
Learn what it was like to be an inmate at "The Rock"

Infamous Inmates
The who's who of the island's most dangerous offenders.
Great Escapes
Was there a sucessful escape? Find out here.

Ghosts of Alcatraz
Find out why Alcatraz is considered one of the most haunted places in the United States.

Alcatraz Today
Discover why the former prison is considered a hotspot for tourists and historians alike.

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