Fun Facts:
- Created in 1934
- First consisted of 348 cells
- Later consisted of 336 cells
- 12 were removed for stairs
- Maximum amount of prisoners on record: 302
- Minimum amount of prisoners on record: 222
Al Capone
- Al Capone was the most notable prisoner of Alcatraz
- Arrested for income-tax evasion
- Brought over to Alcatraz (1934)
- Stayed there for five years
- Lost power
- Released to a mental hospital (1939)
Escape Attempts
- There were 36 known escape attempts
- 23 were recaptured
- Six were shot and killed
- Two drowned
- Four are listed as missing and presumed drowned
- One escape was successful
- Escapists were Clarence Anglin, John Anglin, and Frank Morris
- Broke out of a utility corridor
- Fled off using an inflatable raft
Prison Conditions
- Guards treated prisoners with respect
- Single person cells held advantages over multiple person cells
- Prevented spread of disease
- Prevented inmates murdering other inmates
- Quiet
- Prevented inappropriate behavior
- Rule of Silence
- Ratio of guards to prisoners; every 1 guard is assigned to watch 3 prisoners
- Several reports of insanity were shown
- Abolished late 1930s
- Island had bad weather
End of Alcatraz
- Doors closed in 1963
- High expense for running the prison
- Tourist attraction
- Tickets are from 45 - 95 US dollars
- Rumors go around that orbs of prisoners exist in prison
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