• Visitor during the evening tour of Alcatraz gaze into the many cells that line up the corridor known as

    Alcatraz Island

    California

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  • Alcatraz Historic Preservation Projects

    Between 2011 and 2013, we are spending significant resources to make improvements to both the visitor experience and also to preserve the many historic buildings on the island. More »

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Alcatraz Cellhouse Roof
 
 
  • Common name: Rose Origin: Bred in United States in 1905 Uses: Very fragrant rose that blooms throughout summer. Introduced by E. Gurney Hill Co., named after Arthur MacArthur, the American general.
    Garden Conservancy
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Did You Know?

Diamond T firetruck on the Rock

In 1934 the Bureau of Prisons bought a new Diamond T firetruck for USP Alcatraz.  In 2004 the truck was fully restored and returned to the Rock.