Alcatraz started its existence as a military fort. During the Civil War it was used to house Confederate prisoners. In 1934 it was transferred to the Federal Bureau of Prisons where it served as a prison until 1963.
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An overall shot of the island.
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A closeup using my monster lens.
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Another closeup showing the lighthouse and the prison.
I didn't get a chance to go out to the island but I hear that it is pretty neat.
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