Specialty:
“Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, California. The site is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The small island was developed in the mid-19th century with a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a federal prison. The island was converted into a federal prison, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, in 1934. Park rangers take tours revealing the facility's fascinating past, along with exciting stories about Al Capone and other notable figures. The island received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Alcatraz Island offers free admission for all visitors.”
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