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The City of San Francisco was incorporated on April 15, 1850.

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Alcatraz is a small island 1.25 miles (2 km) offshore from San Francisco, California. Originally developed in the mid-19th century with a lighthouse and military fortifications, Alcatraz was converted into a federal prison in 1934. Strong currents around the island and cold water temperatures made escape nearly impossible, earning Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary a reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history. The prison closed in 1963, and the island is now a major tourist attraction.

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Alcatraz Island still draws tourists for its history as a federal penitentiary. But it also has a rich past as little-known military base, erected to guard against foreign invasion. Image Credit: Mbprojekt Maciej Bledowski, iStock

Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals Military Structures Buried Beneath Alcatraz Penitentiary

Using non-invasive techniques, archaeologists have confirmed the presence of a coastal fortification beneath what was once the prison’s recreation yard.

— By Katherine J. Wu, Published March 4, 2019 | August 02, 2023

Alcatraz might be best known as a popular tourist destination, the site of the former high-security prison that once held Al Capone. But a team of archaeologists has now unveiled new evidence of this San Francisco Bay island’s often overlooked military history.

In the study, published last Thursday in the journal Near Surface Geophysics, researchers used non-invasive technologies to pull back the curtain on a stunningly well-preserved 19th century coastal fortification that lies beneath the ruins of this infamous federal penitentiary. The work confirms that while prison construction in the early 1900s destroyed much of the former military installation, several structures were buried more or less intact, enshrining a critical sliver of Alcatraz’s colorful past.

“This really changes the picture of things,” says study author Timothy de Smet, an archaeologist at Binghamton University. “These remains are so well preserved, and so close to the surface. They weren’t erased from the island—they’re right beneath your feet.”

Study author Timothy de Smet used non-invasive techniques to create a subsurface map of remains of Alcatraz Island's former military fortification. Image Credit: Timothy de Smet, Binghampton University

Prior to the mid-1800s, Alcatraz Island was a barren strip of land capable of supporting little more than a raucous population of seabirds. But in the wake of the California Gold Rush, the United States government looked to the rocky outcrop as a potential military base to protect the newly bustling city from foreign invasion. Over the next several decades, a stone- and brick-based fortification was erected, then rebuilt as earthen structures better equipped to handle erosion. But Alcatraz struggled to keep pace with the rapid changes in artillery during and after the Civil War era, and by the late 1800s, the island’s defenses were essentially obsolete. Military pursuits on Alcatraz were abandoned shortly thereafter.

When the island’s prison was erected around the turn of the 20th century, little physical evidence of its former architecture remained—or so many thought. The new study, led by de Smet, says otherwise. To look beneath the surface, the researchers deployed ground-penetrating radar, which pulses electromagnetic waves into the earth, returning signals that can visualize remains without excavation. The strategy uncovered a labyrinth of subterranean structures, including an earthwork traverse, a kind of defensive trench, running beneath the penitentiary’s former recreation yard.

“Below the Surface, Alcatraz is Still Full of Mysteries”

“This really reinforces what several historians and archaeologists had long suspected,” says study author and Alcatraz historian John Martini. “Up until this point, we had nothing to go on except for a few visible trace remains and maps—and a lot of suspicion.”

In a way, Martini says, the findings reflect just how limited real estate was on Alcatraz, which clocks in at less than 50 acres. “On a small island, there’s only so many places you can build,” he says. “And it’s unlikely they went to the trouble of demolishing all this stuff.”

A 15-inch Rodman cannon and its gun crew, 1869. These were the largest guns mounted on Alcatraz. Image Credit: National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Because they’re both sensitive and non-destructive, techniques like ground-penetrating radar are crucial for these kinds of investigations, and can complement historical records that survived the era, says Jolene Babyak, an Alcatraz historian who was not involved in the study.

With these results in hand, de Smet and his colleagues plan to continue archaeological investigations under Alcatraz. Going forward, only time will tell what this rock will reveal, Martini says. “Below the surface, Alcatraz is still full of mysteries,” he says. “There’s still a whole lot to be learned.”

Soldiers posing in the island’s ordnance yard. A brick Citadel capped the summit of Alcatraz. 1869. Image Credit: National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Haunted Alcatraz Prison Island

Just 1.25 miles off the shore of San Francisco, an abandoned prison island with a macabre history of human suffering calls out to curious onlookers. Even before the famous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary was built in 1933, the island served as a military prison for unfortunate souls. Deep underneath the solitary confinement cells in "D-Block", there are dungeons decorated with the carvings of inmates gone mad one hundred years ago. Just how haunted is "The Rock"? Listen and find out!

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taruntravell · 10 months

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Facts about Alcatraz Island

Certainly! Here are some facts about Alcatraz Island:

Location: Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay, about 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States.

Historical Significance: Alcatraz Island is famous for being the site of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum-security prison that operated from 1934 to 1963. It housed some of the most notorious criminals in American history.

Native American Occupation: After the prison closed, Alcatraz Island was occupied by a group of Native American activists known as the "Indians of All Tribes" in 1969. They protested against the government's treatment of Native Americans and called for the island to be turned into an education and cultural center. The occupation lasted for 19 months.

National Historic Landmark: Alcatraz Island is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and has been designated as a National Historic Landmark since 1986.

Tourist Attraction: Today, Alcatraz Island is a popular tourist destination, attracting over a million visitors each year. Visitors can take a ferry from San Francisco to the island and explore the prison buildings, learn about its history, and enjoy stunning views of the city and the bay.

The Rock: Alcatraz Island is often referred to as "The Rock" due to its rocky terrain and the infamous reputation of the prison that once stood there.

Escape Attempts: Alcatraz is known for its reputation as an "escape-proof" prison, although several inmates attempted to escape. The most famous attempt occurred in 1962 when three prisoners, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, managed to escape the prison. However, their fate remains unknown, and they were officially declared drowned.

Wildlife Sanctuary: Alcatraz Island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including nesting seabirds, such as the western gull and black-crowned night heron. The island also supports a large colony of California sea lions.

Lighthouse: Alcatraz Island features a historic lighthouse, which was the first one built on the U.S. West Coast. It began operation in 1854 and helped guide ships entering the San Francisco Bay.

Movies and Pop Culture: Alcatraz Island has been featured in various movies, TV shows, and books, contributing to its cultural significance. Some notable examples include the film "Escape from Alcatraz" (1979) starring Clint Eastwood and the TV series "Alcatraz" (2012).

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rabbitcruiser · 3 months

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dailyoverview · 1 year

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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, California, plans to reopen as a functioning prison for the first time since 1963. Having served as a tourist attraction in recent decades, the facility will soon undergo significant renovations to meet modern requirements for maximum security incarceration. As reported in the SF Chronicle, the California Department of Corrections expects to receive its first new inmates by summer of next year.

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playitagin · 11 months

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June 1962 Alcatraz escape attempt

In June 1962, inmates Clarence Anglin, John Anglin, and Frank Morris escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum-security prison located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.[2] Late on the night of June 11 or early morning of June 12, the three men tucked papier-mâché heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds, broke out of the main prison building via ventilation ducts and an unused utility corridor, and departed the island aboard an improvised inflatable raft to an uncertain fate.[3] A fourth conspirator, Allen West, failed in his escape attempt and remained on the island.

Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island.

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[Y'all don't know this b/c she doesn't joke about herself like this on air, really, but her brain made a meem connection against her will and she looked at Chad and said "Alcatraz Radiodemon got that--" and burst out laughing and he kept pressing "whaaat? whaaat?" and she finished it up with "--maximum security federal penitentiary grip" and now they're both hollering]

#not a blogpost.#// gorilla grip is out. maximum security federal penitentiary grip is in.#she and chad have a great friendship. they're such gossipy campy messy lil peeps

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brookstonalmanac · 1 month

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Alcatraz Island: The Rock of Legends

Step into the pages of history with a visit to Alcatraz Island, home to the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Explore the prison cells, hear the echoes of past inmates, and enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline.

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