The Rock was operated for 29 years from 1934 to 1963. Despite 14 attempts by 36 prisoners, no one ever successfully escaped Alcatraz. Twenty-three were caught, six were shot and killed during their escape, and two drowned. Two of the men who were caught were later executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin for their role in the death of a correctional officer during the famous May 2-4, 1946, "Battle of Alcatraz"; escape attempt.
The present day cellhouse was built in 1912 and with its 600 cells, the cellhouse was reportedly the largest reinforced concrete building in the world.
I took this picture from the ferry between Sausalito and SF.
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