Alcatraz federal penitentiary

Alcatraz: Federal Prison 1934-1963 Born of necessity, perhaps even political expediency, Alcatraz represents the federal government's response to post-Prohibition, post-Depression America. Both the institution and the men confined within its walls are a part of this era, and in order to be studied with any degree of understanding, it must be attended to with a focus on this time period. Prisons are a reflection of society and the reflection offered by Alcatraz is one of great clarity. Alcatraz Island Cell Cellhouse Guard Tower Alcatraz Island Guard Tower and dock Chev truck Storehouse/Warehouse Military canon Sally Port Post Exchange/Officers` Club Guardhouse& Sally Port Post Exchange/Officers` Club Storehouse/Warehouse Model Industries Building Military Chapel Dock Guard Tower Morgue Alcatraz A tour of the rock Cellhouse Cellhouse Cellhouse Cell Cell Cell Cell Officer William A Miller Cell shower Cell Library room Cellhouse Times Square Dining hall Guard room Barracks and Garden Conservancy Administration Building Warden`s House Warden`s House Warden`s House Warden`s House & Bay bridge Lighthouse Lighthouse Lighthouse Garden house Cellhouse Cellhouse Recreation Yard Cellhouse Cellhouse Cellhouse Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island Fire Truck Alcatraz Island Power Plant Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island Water Tower Alcatraz Island comment | share Type your message and click Add Comment It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name Name Email help private comment David Young 17-Apr-2013 14:14 Well done, certainly jogged my memory. My father worked there for several years, right up until it closed. I remember going there for Christmas dinner prepared and served to the guards families by the inmates. Type your message and click Add Comment It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name Name Email help private comment click on thumbnails for full image