This is where the guards and their families went to have fun (bowling, bar, etc.). The building burned down years ago. Most buildings are burned out like this one... only the prison is in good repair.
Alcatraz September 24th 2008 AlcatrazI was so excited to head over to the island this morning! We took the ferry out there - the ride was quite smooth - not like the ferry ride I took to Ellis Island in NY. The fog was really rolling in over the Golden Gate bridge so we could only see the very top of the bridge (during clear moments). The island was fascinating, I had no idea that there was an Indian occupa ... read more
North America » United States » California » San Francisco » Alcatraz Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more