About Alcatraz Prison
A picture and information about the Alcatraz Federal
penitentiary that operated on Alcatraz Island
from 1934 to 1963.
Alcatraz Cruises
Offers daily 2.5 hour morning and afternoon tours
of Alcatraz Island and 2.5 hour night tours several
days a week. During peak periods they also offer
a combination Alcatraz Island and Angel Island
tour that last about 5.5 hours and includes
a one hour narrated tram tour of Angel Island,
and a tour of Alcatraz island. Note that other
San Francisco bay cruises will pass close by
Alcatraz Island but this is the only tour
company authorized to stop on the island.
Wikipedia Introduction to Alcatraz Island
Article with information about the history of Alcatraz
island including its military history, its use as a
military prison, its use as a United States federal prison,
notable inmates of Alcatraz, escape attempts, the Native
American occupation of Alcatraz, the natural habitat of
Alcatraz, and future use proposals.
Golden Gate Recreation Area: Alcatraz Island
Information published by the United States National Parks Service
about Alcatraz Island in the Gold Gate National Recreation Area.
Alcatraz Island Virtual Museum Exhibit
National Parks Service museum Web site with online
Alcatraz Island exhibits, including photos, documents,
and articles.
California State Military Museum: Alcatraz
Article about the history of Alcatraz Island published
on the Web site of the California State Military Museum.
Alcatraz History Web Site
