Historic black-and-white photo of Alcatraz prison's main cellhouse against a foggy San Francisco Bay backdrop.
Historic black-and-white photo of Alcatraz prison's main cellhouse against a foggy San Francisco Bay backdrop.
Historic black and white photo of Alcatraz Island with the prison buildings in the early 1900s.
Historic black and white photo of Alcatraz Island with the prison buildings in the early 1900s.

Gallery

Snapshots capturing Alcatraz’s storied past and rugged isolation.

Detailed close-up of the prison’s barred cell windows, showcasing the heavy ironwork.
Detailed close-up of the prison’s barred cell windows, showcasing the heavy ironwork.
Wide shot of the Alcatraz cellhouse interior, highlighting the narrow corridors and locked cells.
Wide shot of the Alcatraz cellhouse interior, highlighting the narrow corridors and locked cells.
View of the water surrounding Alcatraz, illustrating its formidable natural defenses.
View of the water surrounding Alcatraz, illustrating its formidable natural defenses.

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