Posted on May 3, 2009 by 9J
Here are more pictures from our trip to Alcatraz:
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The jailhouse aisles all have names.
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Boards everywhere detailing the numerous escape attempts
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One of the fake heads used in the escape attempt by Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin
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The Battle of Alcatraz
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Well-behaved inmates were allowed to work in places such as the library.
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Prisoners might partake on recreation if they behaved well.
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From the interviews in the audio guide, compared to other prisons, the meals at Alcatraz were considered good by the inmates.
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“Alcatraz” meant “pelican” in Spanish, but there aren’t any left on the island anymore.
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Posted on May 2, 2009 by 9J
Another spot that one cannot miss when visiting San Francisco ~ Alcatraz Island. However, if you would like to visit it during peak tourist season you have to book your ticket in advance. There is only one company operating the ferry that is authorized to carry you to the island. Anita and I were lucky to get ticket for only a day ahead.
This is one of the best places Anita has been to, she told me. The audio tour (which is included in the price for the ferry) should win an award if it hasn’t yet.
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Anita and I got our ticket, and are on the ferry.
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Before we went, we didn’t know Native Americans occupied the island during the 1960’s.
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Prisoner’s handbook
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The Hole ~ complete dark solitary confinement cell for unruly prisoners
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Looking out from the Hole ~ luckily the door is opened!
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