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Because it is almost two miles of off the coast of San Francisco. The Water between the two is cold shark infested and has currents that are very strong and could washa nd escapee out to sea very easily.
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∙ 11y agoIt held the worlds most dangerous convicts.
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Is Alcatraz historical?
yes its a landmark
When did Alcatraz island become a national landmark?
Alcatraz was declared a historic landmark in 1986.
Is it possible to visit Alcatraz Island?
"Alcatraz Island has become a national landmark and tourist attraction located in California and is part of the Department of Interiors National Parks Service. Daily tours of the prison as well as the other historical parts of the ""ROCK""."
What California landmark was once called the Isle of Pelicans?
Alcatraz
Is the Dallas cowboys stadium a landmark or historical site?
landmark
What is a historical landmark?
A historical landmark is a place where something important or terrible happened and stays preserved or cherished to this day.
When did they close alcatraz?
The federal prison on Alcatraz was closed in 1963. The island became a US historic landmark in 1986.
What is a good sentence for historical?
I saw a great historical landmark in my book
What is a historical landmark of newfoundlands?
Signal Hill
When was Alcatraz in San Francisco CA closed?
Alcatraz was originally used as a federal prison from the year 1933 to 1963. In the 1970's, there was a huge wave of protests from Aboriginals. In the year 1986, Alcatraz became a National Historic Landmark.
Is the State Capitol of Mississippi a historical landmark?
yes
What is one Historical landmark in Wisconsin?
Lambeu Field
