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Alcatraz

An island in San Francisco Bay, California with a prison where the worst criminals stayed.

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How much is a tour of alcatraz?

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20 bucks per person

Who had the shortest time served at Alcatraz?

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Two prisoners spent just three days at USP Alcatraz - Frederick Grant White (July 13 - 16, 1934) and Henry Clay "Seminole" Tollett (June 11 - 14, 1951). Tollett was shot in Redding, CA and was suffering from a gunshot wound at admission.

In contrast, Alvin Francis Karpavicz, also known as "Creepy Karpis" spent the longest time at USP Alcatraz - 25 years and one month - from August 6, 1936 to February 24, 1958.

Where are the pictures of Gangster Bumpy Johnson?

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If you do an Internet search for his name, some photos will appear.

What was the famous prison Alcatraz originally built as?

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The first human occupants were Indian's, who really didn't occupy the island, but harvest eggs from sea birds. In 1846 a lighthouse was to be built. Then in1849 with gold found in California. Everybody was worried that foreign country's would try to take the gold, the army decided to build a cannon battery and citadel. At first it was a military prison during the civil war. Then in 1934 it became a federal penitentiary. In 1963 it was ruled obsolete and dilapidated, and closed.

Who were prisoners in alcatraz?

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alcapone and kelly mahace gun,alcatraz

When did they close alcatraz?

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The federal prison on Alcatraz was closed in 1963. The island became a US historic landmark in 1986.

How many crinamals exaped Alcatraz prison?

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29 prisoners tried. it is said 0 made it..

Why was Alcatraz a military base?

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The U.S Army first used Alcatraz as a military fortress between the 1850s and the 1900s. In 1915, the Army then renamed the island to the Western U.S. Military Prison U.S. Disciplinary Barracks and was used as a holding place for mischievous enlisted personnel. In 1933, the Army left the island and left it in control of the Federal Government for the use of the new Penitentiary.

When was Frank Lee Morris born?

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Frank Lee Morris was born on September 1, 1926, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Who was Al Capones bookeeper?

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The "handling of money", mostly payoffs to political and law enforcement people, as well as the general financial management for Al Capone was in the hands of Jake Guzik. Guzik (who owed his life to Capone) was 100% loyal, as well as an excellent business manager, and Capone trusted him completely. In a business where "mobster-kills-mobster" was an everyday occurrence, Guzik died of natural causes while eating dinner at the age of 70. It is frequently said of Jake Guzik that he never carried a gun a day in his life.

Is there facts about Alcatraz island?

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  • Alcatraz was/is a sacred American Indian site.
  • Alcatraz the prison harbours many notorious criminals including Al Capone and the "Bird Man".
  • Many people claim that Alcatraz prison is haunted.
  • It is claimed that nobody escaped from alcatraz, but it is possible that three inmates may have survived the crossing to the mainlain tho' no evidence has been found.
  • The prison mainblock was subject to fire damage by American Indians as a protest demanding rights in the late 60's.
  • The prison is now a tourist attraction.

in san fransisco at the same time the gold rush was going on

What does Alcatraz look like in the inside?

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a bed, a tiny window and a place where people pee :)

How much did it cost to build Alcatraz prison?

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It cost more than $200,000.

How many inmates escape from US prisons?

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37 tried, 5 are still labeled ''missing'' though

Why was Alcatraz so heavily guarded?

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Well for one, Alcatraz housed some of the world's most deadly criminals. Also many of the convicts placed on Alcatraz were masters of escaping. Thus the security had to be up to par so the master escapees would be challenged on how to escape. Now in 1962, three men did sucsessfully escape from Alcatraz. They, on the other hand, were never seen again and were presumed dead by the State Officials. What this has to do with security is the three escapees had to dig through an 8 inch wall of concrete surrounding their cells. To find more about Alcatraz you might want to visit "www.alcatrazhistory.com/mainpg.htm".

Who was the worst prisoner at Alcatraz island?

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All gangster Al Capone was the worst gangster who ever lived on Alcatraz Island.

Who was the last inmate of Alcatraz?

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Frank Clay Weatherman (1934 -1999) was the last prisoner to leave the island. He was also the last prisoner to be issued a number (AZ 1576).

How many people visit Monaco a year?

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1.5 million annually

How many people did Alcatraz hold?

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about 1,580 prisoners and about 150 guards.

Is alcatraz still open to the public?

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Yes, Alcatraz is a landmark. It is a historic site operated by the National Park Service.

Did anyone successfully escape Alcatraz?

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Yes, two men did escape, but to swim the bay into San Francisco is very dangerous and cold. It is believed they didn't live.