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Published: April 14th 2010
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10th April It was a very wet Sunday that we went to Alcatraz. The boat ride was a bit choppy - thank goodness it only lasted 20 minutes. A lot of the buildings are falling down, with the cell block being one of the only buildings remaining standing. The audio tour is recommended and it will take you around the cell block, fully explaining the hardships as well as the attempted escapes made by... Read Full Entry



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Around the groundsAround the grounds
Around the grounds

Famous inmates.
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Solitary confinement.
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Solitary confinement. The wardens left the lights off 24 hours a day. They were supposed to remain on.
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Maximum security.
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The Library.
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Information re the inmates who attempted to escape in 1946.
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The heater for 300 inmates in the dining room. Brrrr!
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A warden who sacrificed himself to stop the breakout in 1946.
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Pot holes in the cut off area of the cells made by the National Guard attempting to stop the siege in 1946.
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Art work completed by inmates.
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The visitation area. 2 visists per month for each inmate lasting 2 hours apiece.
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The old Coca-Cola machine (one for Wayne).
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The Chief Wardens Office.
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A typical Wardens garb.
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Picture of the 4 Chief Wardens.
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Administration Building
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A hand print of an Indian when they conducted a sit-in in the 1970's.
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The hub of the Administration Building.
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The hub.



18th April 2010

Eerie
Scary place I suppose ................. its a no place for me to go and see. I'd rather go shopping instead.

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