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Alcatraz Island
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When visting San Francisco, California it is worth visiting Alcatraz Island, a
Specialized, Attraction. It can be found at Pier 41 Marine Terminal.
Alcatraz is a place that conjures up haunting visions, foggy tales, and cold forbidden American myths. Yet Alcatraz Island remains irresolute, firmly entrenched in the middle of San Francisco Bay, telling a long tale that bravely portrays a part of the American experience.Long before infamous fame, and years before "The Birdman of Alcatraz," the island was utilized as an important military garrison by the United States Army. Early on, after the 1849 Gold Rush, the US Government built Alcatraz as a way of securing the bay against foreign invaders. By the early 1860's, Alcatraz had 111 cannons mounted on the island. Ironically, the first "invaders" to guard against were Confederate raiders that posed a serious threat to California. In fact, a crew of Confederate privateers were among the first prisoners captured and held on the island.The Army recognized that the extremely cold water of the bay (53 degrees F) and the swift currents made Alcatraz a facility unlikely to allow prisoners to escape.In late 1800's, Alcatraz enlarged the prisoner facilities in order to house army prisoners, "rebellious Indians," and civilians convicted......
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