Battle of Alcatraz

The Warden called in the US Marines to battle the armed prisoners. The marks in the floor came from the grenades dropped through the ceiling. They thought they had killed the prisoners, but once they entered a gunfight broke out.

Alcatraz and Fisherman's Warf

March 1st 2018
Wow what a tour Alcatraz was! The National Park Service provides an amazing audio tour narrated by former guards, prisoners, and warden families. We picked up our headsets and audio players shortly after arriving in the prison and it walked us through the prison's history, structure, internal processes, famous occupants, and narration of escape attempts. It is so well done that Mi Hyon and I gaspe ... read more

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