The United States Military built the fortress on the island beginning around 1854. The island was later turned into a military prison, and in 1912 the prison building was built. The island was later taken over by the federal government in 1934.
found in 1775 by spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala alcatraz was discovered but was named Isla de loss tracelca a meaning island
frank lee Morris
Alcatraz was a prison in sanfransisco bay
it is a prison
Alcatraz Prison
Alcatraz was used as a prison.
The Alcatraz prison is a prison located on Alcatraz Island located in the San Francisco Bay exactly 1.5 miles from San Francisco.
Alcatraz island.
Alcatraz
Alcatraz.
hhgh
no
Alcatraz
John Anglin went to Alcatraz after he robbed a bank in Alabama. He was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison. While in prison, he attempted to escape. As a result he was then sent to Alcatraz in 1960 to serve the remainder of his sentence.