Description: As one of America's most notorious prisons, Alcatraz has been a significant part of California's history for over 155 years. The small, lonely rock, known in sea charts by its Spanish name "Isla de los Alcatraces," or "Island of Pelicans," lay essentially dormant until the 1850's, when the military converted the island into a fortress to protect the booming San Francisco region. Alcatraz served as a pivotal military position until the early 20th century and in 1934 was converted into a federal penitentiary to house some of America's most incorrigible prisoners. The penitentiary closed in 1963, and Alcatraz joined the National Park Service system in 1972. Since then, it has remained a popular attraction as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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Book Title: A History of Alcatraz Island 1853-2008
Book Series: Images of America
Original Language: English
Vintage: No
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Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Local History
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: Unknown
Publication Year: 2008
Type: Picture Book
Era: 1853-2008
Author: Gregory L Wellman
Genre: History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 12 Ozs.
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
