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	Alcatraz Island Prison tours, pictures, history, photographs
		Alcatraz Island history includes serving as a military fortification in the 1850’s, an incarceration facility for Spanish-American War prisoners, and a federal maximum-security prison from 1934 to 1963.
		Alcatraz Island was seized and occupied by a group of American Indians from 1969 to 1971 in a successful protest against the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
		Alcatraz lighthouse, the first lighthouse built on the Pacific Coast, was completed and lit for the first time in the summer of 1853, and a fog bell, rung by hand, was added in 1856.
	www.inetours.com /Pages/SFNbrhds/Alcatraz.html (827 words)

	Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
		Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.
		The U.S. Army used the island from 1850 to 1934.
		In 1895 19 members of the Hopi Tribe were imprisoned by the U.S. Army on Alcatraz Island for resisting policies to "Americanize" their children.
	www.nps.gov /alcatraz (574 words)

	Alcatraz Lighthouse
		Alcatraz is best known as "the Rock" - a prison where the worst of the worst were incarcerated.
		The island's name itself is derived from the Spanish word alcatraces, meaning "strange bird" - a reference to pelicans living on the island when it was visited by the Spanish.
		By the turn of the century, the military prison on the island had grown to such an extent that it was obscuring the lighthouse.
	www.rudyalicelighthouse.net /CalLts/Alcatraz/Alcatraz.htm (986 words)

	Alcatraz Island - San Francisco
		Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz.
		Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public.
		The SEAT (Sustainable Easy Access Transport) shuttle is available hourly for transport of visitors from the dock to the Alcatraz Island cellhouse and hourly back to the dock- it is available only for those visitors with a mobility need on a first come first served basis.
	www.goingtocalifornia.com /pages/national-parks-monuments/alcatraz-island-historic-monument.html (260 words)

	Historic Posts, Camps, Stations and Airfields: Post at Alcatraz Island
		Alcatraz Island's heavy guns may not have fired a shot in anger in her 81 years as a military post, but they came mighty close to it on October 1, 1863.
		Alcatraz' important position was recognized as early as 1849 when it was bought in the name of the United States by John Fremont, acting governor of California, for $5,000.
		The island was supplied with fresh water by barge "which a besieging force might cut off," and he asked authority to bore a well.
	www.militarymuseum.org /Alcatraz.html (2260 words)

	Alcatraz Island Information - Alcatraz tours and tickets.
		Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, Indian, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz.
		Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public.
		The distance from the dock to the cell house at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile, the elevation change is 130 feet (equivalent to a thirteen story climb).
	www.travelsf.com /alcatrazinfo.html (578 words)

	NPCA \| Alcatraz Island
		The Indians hoped to build a cultural center and a school on the island, but the San Francisco board of supervisors overlooked their claims in favor of a recreational use proposal.
		The occupation of Alcatraz Island lasted until June 11, 1971, when the last remaining Indians were peaceably escorted off the island by armed federal officers.
		Alcatraz was turned over to the National Park Service for management in October of 1972, and it later became a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
	www.npca.org /cultural_diversity/treasures/Alcatraz.html (493 words)

	BOP: Alcatraz
		The island's most famous prisoner was probably Robert Stroud, the so-called "Birdman of Alcatraz." In reality, Stroud never had any birds at Alcatraz, nor was he the grandfatherly person portrayed by Burt Lancaster in the well-known movie.
		Alcatraz served as the prison system's prison - if a man did not behave at another institution, he could be sent to Alcatraz, where the highly structured, monotonous daily routine was designed to teach an inmate to follow rules and regulations.
		One of the many myths about Alcatraz is that it was impossible to survive a swim from the island to the mainland because of sharks.
	www.bop.gov /about/history/alcatraz.jsp (2927 words)

	Alcatraz Island - Areaparks.com
		Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world unto itself.
		Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz.
		Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public.
	alcatrazisland.areaparks.com (143 words)

	Haunted Alcatraz
		Alcatraz was not conceived as a facility for rehabilitation.
		Gun towers were erected at various points around the island and the cellblocks were equipped with catwalks, gun walks, electric locks, metal detectors, a well-stocked arsenal, barbed and cyclone wire fencing and even tear gas containers that were fitted into the ceiling of the dining hall and elsewhere.
		It was later dubbed the "Battle of Alcatraz" and it began as a well-planned and well-organized breakout from the "escape-proof" prison.
	www.prairieghosts.com /gpalcatraz.html (6685 words)

	Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, California at Lighthousefriends.com
		The Alcatraz Citadel, a multi-story fortified barracks was finished in 1859 on the island's uppermost plateau just north of the lighthouse.
		The island served as a military prison until it was acquired by the U.S. Justice Department in 1933 to serve as a federal penitentiary.
		The Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is located atop the southern end of the island near the entrance to the prison.
	www.lighthousefriends.com /light.asp?ID=74 (1362 words)

	The History and Hauntings of Alcatraz Island - Page 6
		With its centuries old history from ancient Native Americans, to Fort Alcatraz, to a Military Barracks, and most often known service as one of the toughest federal penitentiaries in the land, it is no wonder that this place is said to be one of the most haunted in the nation.
		While the island served as a federal penitentiary, and number of guards reported extraordinary experiences including hearing the sounds of sobbing and moaning, terrible smells, and reports of what they called “The Thing,” an entity that was said to appear with glowing eyes.
		When Al Capone was imprisoned at Alcatraz he was assigned to a cell located on the outside west end of Cellblock B. Though the gangster was never allowed a musical instrument or a radio, many have reported the sound of a phantom banjo strumming within his cell.
	www.legendsofamerica.com /CA-Alcatraz6.html (1865 words)

	Alcatraz Island
		After the prison closed in 1963, the island was unoccupied for 10 years, except for a period from 1969 and 1971 when it was taken over by a group of Native Americans as a political protest.
		In 1973 Alcatraz became part of the national park system and the island was opened to the public.
		Your trip to Alcatraz begins with a ten-minute boat ride from Pier 41, and then you're on your own to explore the island.
	www.sallys-place.com /travel/san_francisco/pt_alcatraz.htm (432 words)

	Alcatraz Day Tour
		Today Alcatraz is San Francisco's most popular tourist attraction, about a million people visit the island each year, but for 30 years it was the most infamous prison in the country.
		Once on the island, a ranger provides a 5-minute orientation and then you are off to explore the prison.
		Alcatraz tends to be foggy in the morning and warmer in the afternoon.
	www.alcatraztrips.com /daytour.asp (516 words)

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		Alcatraz confined the world's most notorious criminals from the rest of the world; many convicts and outlaws found Alcatraz the end of their career in crime, as well as the end of their lives.
		Still, there was a military life on the island, and it served as a military prison before it was ever a civilian one.
		Over the years, many of the former inmates returned to the island amidst the tourists, still trying to come to terms with their imprisonment on Alcatraz, trying to understand why people choose to visit a place that for them is such a monument of anguish.
	www.lycos.com /info/alcatraz--alcatraz-island.html?page=4 (465 words)

	The History and Hauntings of Alcatraz Island
		Long before Alcatraz became home to some of the most notorious outlaws in the country, it was known as a place to be avoided by Native Americans who believed it to contain evil spirits.
		The first deaths of the island occurred in 1857, when the crew was excavating a roadway between the wharf and the guardhouse.
		On August 27, 1861, Alcatraz was officially designated as the military prison for the Department of the Pacific, which covered most of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains.
	www.legendsofamerica.com /CA-Alcatraz.html (1327 words)

	Alcatraz Island -- San Francisco Bay Adventures
		Alcatraz Island is fun to circumnavigate, however you can not land a private boat at Alcatraz Island.
		Please note that between the west side of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge is called "the slot" and is a favorite among sailors.
		Alcatraz Island Lighthouse, The Oldest Light Station on the West Coast is still a functiong lighthouse.
	www.sfbayadventures.com /alcatraz.htm (510 words)

	Alcatraz Island Tours
		These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved by the National Park Service which is working to make it accessible to visitors, preserve its buildings, protect its birds and other wildlife, and interpret its history.
		Visitors unable to make the climb up Alcatraz's steep road may take advantage of SEAT - Sustainable Easy Access Transport, an electric shuttle which runs once an hour from the dock to the cell house, and once an hour from the cell house to the dock.
		Outdoor interpretive walks are offered throughout the day by NPS rangers and volunteers highlighting a variety of topics including military history, famous inmates, escapes, natural history and the Indian occupation.
	www.sightseeingworld.com /SanFrancisco/alcatraz.htm (570 words)

	Alcatraz Island - San Francisco CA - Review of Alcatraz Island
		They occupied the island until 1971, the longest occupation of a federal facility by Native Americans to this day, when they were forcibly removed by the U.S. government (visit www.nps.gov/alcatraz/indian.html for more information on the Native American occupation of Alcatraz).
		The excursion to Alcatraz is popular and space is limited, so purchase tickets as far in advance as possible.
		Alcatraz night tours are also available and are a more intimate and wonderfully spooky experience.
	www.sidestep.com /travel-attraction-s25130-alcatraz_island_san_francisco_ca (545 words)

	Alcatraz Island San Francisco - Golden Gate Park National Recreation Area
		Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, under the direction of the National Park Service, is now part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
		Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are one of the most popular tours in San Francisco.
		The island's name itself is derived from the Spanish word alcatraces, meaning "strange bird" - a reference to pelicans living on the island when it was visited by the Spanish.
	www.beachcalifornia.com /alcatraz.html (1170 words)

	Alcatraz Island - Official Tickets Site - Guaranteed Lowest Price
		Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds.
		Civil War-era buildings dotting the island give insight into the 19th century when the island served as both a harbor defense fort and a military prison.
		Alcatraz Cruises, LLC is an authorized Concessioner of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
	www.alcatrazcruises.com (253 words)

	Alcatraz: Occupation by The American Indian Movement (AIM)
		She was determined to change the world, and was among the first to set up an 18-month-long residence on Alcatraz, leaving it only for brief meetings in Washington and in Massachusetts with members of the Kennedy family.
		And, yet, I stuck with it." Alcatraz had become a powerful political symbol of the need for Indian self-determination, and Fortunate Eagle and the others were determined in their own separate ways to keep the symbol alive.
		He glances at the island, in plain view of where he works every day, and says, "I mean, thirty years, man, and this is all I am-a toll-booth worker for CalTrans." Time has stood still for Whitefox, perhaps because he sees Alcatraz every day and its physical features have changed little.
	siouxme.com /lodge/alcatraz_np.html (3719 words)

	Official Alcatraz Ferry Service (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A walk along the trail winds through a protected bird sanctuary, ending at a stone stairway which leads to the parade ground, formerly ringed by the houses of guards and their families.
		Angel Island, used to be known as the "Ellis Island of the West", as it was the first stop for millions of Pacific Basin, Asian and Russian immirgrants entering the United States.
		On Alcatraz Island, one of the world's most famous islands in the world, you will tour the Cell House using state of the art audio equipment, while listening to real-life accounts of what went on on the Island in its "prison days.".
	www.blueandgoldfleet.com /html/alcatraz_.html (685 words)

	Alcatraz Island Lighthouse (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Alcatraz island, squarely in line with passage through the Golden Gate, was a logical place for a lighthouse.
		On June 1, 1854, the Alcatraz lighthouse began operations, and the Alcatraz light became the first one in operation on the Pacific Coast.
		Over the years, the Alcatraz light was converted to from oil to kerosene and then to electricity.
	www.cyberlights.com /lh/calif/alcatraz.htm (288 words)

	Alcatraz is Not an Island.Indian Activism \| PBS
		The takeover of Alcatraz was one of the most successful American Indian protest actions of the 20th century, fueling the rise of modern Native American activism.
		From the takeover of Alcatraz Island in 1969 to the Longest Walk in 1978, the Alcatraz-Red Power Movement (ARPM) used social protest to demand that the government honor treaty obligations by providing resources, education, housing and healthcare to alleviate poverty.
		Every November since 1975, Indian people have gathered on Alcatraz Island on what is called "Un-Thanksgiving Day" to honor the occupation and those who continue to fight for Native American rights today.
	www.pbs.org /itvs/alcatrazisnotanisland/activism.html (1141 words)

	Alcatraz - Travel Guide Alcatraz, San Francisco
		In 1854, the United States government erected a lighthouse on the island and in 1859, the Army established a fort on Alcatraz to defend San Francisco Bay.
		Alcatraz Indian Occupation The Ohlone Indians were probably the first people known to have visited the island before Spanish explorers first entered the bay in 1775.
		Alcatraz Military Period: During the Civil War [1861-1865], the Army imprisoned deserters, insubordinate soldiers, and Confederate sympathizers on the island.
	www.travelmagazineusa.com /california-alcatraz.asp (787 words)

	Alcatraz: Island, Fortress, Prison, Park San Francisco- SF sightseeing attractions-Must See San Francisco
		Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, Indian, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz.
		Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse.
		These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved by the National Park Service which is working to make it accessible to visitors, preserve its buildings, protect its birds and other wildlife, and interpret its history.
	www.mustseesanfrancisco.com /attractions/alcatraz-island-park.html (191 words)

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