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Alcatraz - The "Big House"
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The Waterfront Condo's for the Bad Guys
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It has not been open for business since
the 60's but remains a part of our history. It's residence were some
of the most famous, not so nice characters in American History. One
of the most famous, Al Capone was a member of this country club of criminals
for quite some time. If you are in the area, the trip takes about
3 hours to see, including the boat ride. I highly recommend it.
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A Public Service Announcement
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Welcome Aboard
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View From The Walkway
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The Tower
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The Gallery
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Crowd Control & Motivational Aids
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The Dining Room - Most Dangerous Place for the
Guards
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Individual Condos
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Nap Time
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Shit Out of Luck
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Tourists
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View from "The Rock"
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The inmates here had a good view of
what they were missing. The night life was visible from the island.
Most of the guests in this hotel on the water were extended stay types,
and hard core folk from other institutions. Few managed to escape,
and of those who made it off "The Rock", nobody knows if they survived
long enough to get ashore on the mainland.
The short film and the audio tour
is a very worthwhile uses of your time. The film gives a great history
of the island. The audio tour leads you step by step through the
facility and provides a constant flow of interesting information.