Prison, Military Base, Bird Sanctuary: Alcatraz Still Fascinates Tourists 50 Years On

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View of wind turbines and solar panels from atop an Alcatraz cruises boat.

Alcatraz has so many layers of history: military base, federal prison, site of Native resistance, bird sanctuary. The 22-acre island in the San Francisco Bay continues to generate speculation and ink, creativity and reflection.

Source

The San Francisco Standard

Date

October 25, 2023

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