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2. Alcatraz Island - Wikipedia

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   Alcatraz Island, 1896 Alcatraz in the dawn mist, from the east. The "parade ground" is at left. Alcatraz Island and lighthouse at sunset The water tower and powerhouse (at right), which generated electricity for the island A model of Military Point Alcatraz, 1866–1868, now on display at Alcatraz Island Model of the prison in present day, on display at Alcatraz Island

3. Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary - Wikipedia

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   United States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: / ˈ æ l k ə ˌ t r æ z /, Spanish: [a l k a ˈ t ɾ a θ] "the gannet") or The Rock, was a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, California, United States.

4. Alcatraz Island Lighthouse - Wikipedia

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   Alcatraz Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse—the first one built on the U.S. West Coast—located on Alcatraz Island in California's San Francisco Bay. [4] It is located at the southern end of the island near the entrance to the prison. [ 5 ]

5. Did the Alcatraz escapees live out their days in freedom in ...

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   The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence ...

6. Warden's House (Alcatraz Island) - Wikipedia

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   After Alcatraz was converted into a federal penitentiary, between 1934 and 1963 the four wardens of Alcatraz resided here including the first warden, James A. Johnston. A house of luxury in stark contrast to the jail next to it, the wardens often held lavish cocktail parties here. [3]

7. Robert Stroud - Wikipedia

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   Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner, and author who has been cited as one of the most notorious criminals in the United States.

8. Alcatraz Island in popular culture - Wikipedia

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   In Operation 7, an online free to play first person shooter managed by Netgame, Alcatraz is a playable map popular for the demolition or survival modes. It features a realistic map based on the cell blocks, cafeteria, and basement of the prison, finished with music that provides a creepy tone.

9. Morgan Freeman narrates History Channel episode on Stuart ...

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   The History Channel is available on cable and streaming services such as DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Philo, and Vidgo. Gianna Montesano is TCPalm’s trending reporter.