Alcatraz island helicopter view

Alcatraz

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  • Alcatraz discovered

    Alcatraz discovered

    Discovered by Spanish explorer Lt. Juan Manuel de Ayala
  • Alcatraz turned into a military prison

    Alcatraz turned into a military prison

    Alcatraz got turned into a military prison and military defense site
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    Alcatraz used as a military prison

  • Alcatraz turned into a federal prison

    Alcatraz turned into a federal prison

    Home to many famous prisoners
  • Period: to

    Alcatraz used as a federal prison

  • Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe's escape attempt

    Theodore Cole and Ralph Roe's escape attempt

  • Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin attempt to escape

    Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin attempt to escape

  • Alcatraz Closed as a federal prison

    Alcatraz Closed as a federal prison

    Closed due to high operating costs
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    Native American Protests

  • Alcatraz becomes a historical landmark and popular tourist destination

    Alcatraz becomes a historical landmark and popular tourist destination

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