Francisco Bay, they crash up against an island standing in the strait. This rock is hidden by the fog and isolated by the chilling waters of the Pacific that flow in and out every day. It has a gloom that hangs about its rocky face most know it as Alcatraz but the men who experienced this island, referred to her as “The Rock”. To the men confined there, it is not only the ultimate in isolation but the most ironic because they are there in the midst of the activity of a busy harbor with small craft
of this land, the Alcatraz occupation in 1969 led by righteous college students, became the longest Indian occupation of federal ground in the history of the United States and a landmark for Indian self-determination. The documentary, Alcatraz is Not an Island, describes the occupation that made Alcatraz a symbol for Indigenous people as motivation to stand up against the cruelty that they have experienced since the arrival of the Europeans. Hence the name of the film, Alcatraz can be seen as an
Teen Alcatraz It was the year 1999, I was a reckless little 13 year old. I had been in and out of foster care for years. I had been adopted at 7 years old by a senile 50 year old single woman. She treated my foster siblings and I like we were trash. She was basically the wicked witch from the west. She used us and abused us; she treated us like her personal slaves. I had decided that I could not go on living like this, and I was running away and I would never return that house again. One cold
Alcatraz: The Legendary Prison We stepped off the large tour boat with a look of fright in both our eyes. Some joy was there, but knowing what went on in this place made us feel the way we did. To me, Alcatraz didn't really look like a shut down prison at that moment. It looked more like an old worn down cemetery. The paint on most of the buildings was chipped off all the way down to the wood. Most of the buildings had collapsed down to some cement foundations and old rusted poles hanging every
Everyone knows about the famous prison: Alcatraz. Some know that the most dangerous criminals were placed there. Others know multiple people attempted to escape the penitentiary. The history of Alcatraz explains why people kept trying to leave and the planning stage of how they was going to follow through with the final escape. To begin, The famous prison is located in the sunny San Francisco Bay area. In 1771 a Spanish explorer founded the island and named it “La isla de los Alcatraces,” which
The History of Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island has quite a distinct history. Many people know that Alcatraz served as a federal prison, but most are reluctant to know that this island served as fort. Built before the Civil War, it served two main purposes. First, that it was to guard the San Francisco bay area from enemy ships against a foreign invasion, and second, to hold hostage prisoners of war or POW's as they were called. In this report, I'll show you how this fortress came to be a federal
Alcatraz Prison, in the San Francisco Bay, is surrounded by freezing waters and razor sharp rocks, making it the most inescapable prison in America. In 1775, a Spanish explorer Juan Manuel De Ayla named the small island La Isla De Los Alcatraces. It translates to “Island of the Pelicans” (Welcome to Alcatraz). This island is a twelve acre rock in the San Francisco Bay, the largest natural harbor in the world (Fuller,8). Because Alcatraz is surrounded by ice cold waters and dangerous currents, it
from the Alcatraz Federal Prison. To this day, nobody knows what happened to them. Using the evidence provided, it is impossible to determine whether the three inmates successfully escaped from Alcatraz. So what is Alcatraz? Located a mile and a half away from land on an island made from solid rock, Alcatraz is surrounded by the cold, unforgiving waters of the San Francisco bay. Dealing with the criminal population is a problem in every society. America’s answer to that problem was Alcatraz. It was
Alcatraz Prison was considered one of the most terrible places on earth. Prisoners had a very harsh lifestyle while they were there, including harsh punishments, lots of rules and regulations. If any prisoner did not follow a rule or disrespected a guard then a punishment could include; being thrown in the hole/strip cell, certain privileges could be taken away, or you could possibly be put to death. Prisoners were not treated with respect, they were treated with discipline. At any point if a prisoner
Alcatraz I My Question My topic of interest is Alcatraz. Alcatraz, a small island surround by the shark-infested Pacific Ocean, is just off the coast of San Francisco. Alcatraz, The 22-acre island seems almost impossible to escape. My curiosity made me wonder, Has it ever been done? Has anybody ever escaped Alcatraz? If it has been done how did they do it? I am interested in this topic because I love television shows where it involves prison escapes and Alcatraz is known for having
S. history. This place is called Alcatraz. Many people have wondered why it is so remote. It is remote because the Justice Department didn’t want anyone to escape and it far enough away from the shore that prisoners wouldn’t be able to reach it, or so they thought. The island was chosen as the location for the prison due to its remoteness. Alcatraz was not always a maximum security prison. It was renovated despite much opposition in order to become one. Alcatraz is also called a state, or federal
Al Capone once said about Alcatraz " Don't mistake my kindness for weakness, I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember me about." One of the most dreaded prisons in America was Alcatraz, it was built on an island in the San Francisco Bay. Alcatraz was made for the United States most dangerous and difficult people during its years of being operated. Even though Alcatraz was built as a top end prison it was possible to escape, however it seemed
Justice Department began looking into a maximum security prison that was inaccessible and thereby inescapable. When they found Alcatraz, it was almost too good to be true. October 12, 1933- The U.S. Justice Department officially acquired Alcatraz from the military with plans to incorporate Alcatraz into the Bureau of Prisons. April, 1934- Work began on Alcatraz to make the cellhouse more secure by replacing soft-iron square bars on the cells with rounded "tool-proof" bars. In addition, a
Alcatraz is a super max prison. It is the biggest prison ever built and held the worst criminals of all time. Like, Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly and Birdman. Alcatraz workers and guards gave them everything they needed to survive, food, water, shelter, clothing and medical care. Everything else had to be earned. They decided to build a super max prison after prohibition came into place. After Alcatraz was built they started to collect prisoners. One after another, more and more came in so they
Alcatraz Island, an island located in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, California, has held many roles since its discovery. Alcatraz Island has served as a military prison, federal penitentiary, meeting site for Native Americans, and it is currently a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Even though the island has not served as a prison for 53 years, that is how most people remember it when they think of the island. The history of Alcatraz Island reveals the many changes the island
June 11, 1962, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was known for being the most secure prison. It was declared inescapable during its years of operation from 1934 to 1963. Located on a rocky island in the middle of the swift, icy currents of San Francisco Bay, until late June of 1962, no one had ever successfully escaped the island. However on June 11, three Alcatraz inmates were able to successfully escape the Alcatraz island prison. They managed to escape their cells through tricking the guards. The
The Notorious Escape from Alcatraz Prison In San Francisco, California is where the notorious Alcatraz prison is located. A total number of 14 escape attempts which included 36 men. Twenty-three were caught,seven were killed,and one person drowned. But, you can’t forget about the inmates Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers’ . Some people believe that these inmates died trying to escape.Others believe that the Alcatraz escapees are still alive to this day. On June 11,1962 the brothers were never
On the night of June 11th, 1962 history was made. For the first time ever the “inescapable” prison of Alcatraz was proven wrong. Three inmates of this prison by the names of Frank L. Morris, John W. Anglin, and his brother Clarence Anglin successfully escaped the prison that was once thought as the most secure prison ever built and used by the federal government. For several months the prisoners lead by Frank Morris discussed and collected materials needed for their escape. For these items they
through there escape from Alcatraz, but it cannot be proven. It has been fifty years since their escape and we still have no evidence as to whether or not they ever even lived. Alcatraz has become one of the most haunted places in America and was home to some of America's most notorious criminals. Some will choose to believe that the ghosts of Alcatraz exist, but others may not. So, why did Alcatraz shut down? How did the prisoners escape and are they alive? The famous Alcatraz Island is located in the
The Great Escape Can you beat The Rock? On the night of January 11, 1962, three escapees, John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris attempted the most famous escape attempt ever, from Alcatraz. Alcatraz was a maximum security prison on the San Francisco Bay. It was located at the closest a mile from all land. It was a military fort in the 1840’s and a military prison in the 1860’s. It later closed in 1963 due to money errors. (Hopkinson).It was reopened by the U.S. Department of Justice