Saturday, August 23, 2014

Photo Gallery: Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

Photos taken in November 2013

Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

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Ferry dock on the far side of the island

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After the prison was shut down, Alcatraz became the focal point of a native American Indian protest site.

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As Sean Connery might say, "Welcome to The Rock!"

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One of the many guard towers on the island

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Not exactly luxurious accomodation

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'Michigan Avenue'

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Alcatraz from the mainland
 
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Old cell blocks and guard tower
 
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Light house

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Decay everywhere, which makes Alcatraz an even more interesting place to visit

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Water tower (complete with graffiti) sitting on the far side of the island

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Beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay Area - inmates could apparently hear the sounds of the city from their cells. So close yet so far.

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