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iPhone Tour is self-directed--faster and more interesting than the official tour. You can get a refund on your $8 "official audio tour" if you ask as you enter the cellblock.
Written Apr 26, 2011
Address: Alcatraz Island
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The cells were never at maximum capacity which was 302 at that time.
Average number of prisoners ~ 260
I can imagine the noise the prisoners would have made!
Updated Oct 21, 2005
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There was also a lot of damage to the buildings on the island during the Indian occupation of the 1970's. Many buildings were burned or destroyed during this time.
Updated Sep 9, 2005
One Cell is specially marked as being occupied by Al Capone, the famous gangster. The "Birdman of Alcatraz" also had a cell here, but seemed to be less important than Al.!!
Written Dec 9, 2004
Address: Alcatraz Island, CA, across from San Francisco
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When you are in the cellhouse look for cell number 152. This cell is a recreation of what an average cell would look like during the period between 1934-1963.
Written Aug 9, 2004
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The crest over the entrance to the cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The red and white stripes of the crest were altered during the Indian occupation to produce the word "FREE".
Written Feb 26, 2004
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It may not be the reason why you have to go to Alcatraz, but it is an added bonus : the view over San Francisco is beautiful.
Written Jan 11, 2004
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The stairs of the recreation yard are well known. It used to show the hierarchie in the prison order. When you were allowed to sit on top of the stairs, you were on top in the hierarchie.
Written Jan 11, 2004
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