Native American Occupation
One of the most significant, yet often-forgotten, historical “landmarks” of Alcatraz Island is the Native American Occupation, which was in the forefront from 1969–1971. Beginning on November 20, 1969, a
James "Whitey" Bulger không phải là tội phạm bình thường
In the annals of organized crime, the story of James “Whitey” Bulger is the stuff of Hollywood. (More on that in a minute.) He started out as a bank robber
Former Alcatraz Guard Shares His Story About Life on “The Rock”
Retired Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary guard George DeVincenzi served on “The Rock” from 1950 to 1958, departing just five years before the infamous Island prison closed forever in 1963. NPR Correspondent
Alcatraz Cruises ' Hornblower Hybrid là một mô hình đổi mới năng lượng thay thế
Hornblower Cruises & Events, Alcatraz Cruises 'công ty mẹ, tự hào có đội phà chở khách lai duy nhất của ngành công nghiệp hàng hải ở Bắc Mỹ. Chiếc phà lai đầu tiên được giới thiệu đến Vịnh San Francisco
Alcatraz Cruises Celebrates National Maritime Day
America’s National Maritime Day is a time-honored tradition that recognizes one of our country’s most important industries. In honor of the country’s maritime industry and the benefits it has brought
Growing Up On Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Jolene Babyak Among the many revelations about Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary that surprise most people is that families also resided there. Surprised, at least, until I remind
Tiêu điểm trên Angel Island
Angel Island is the second largest Island in San Francisco Bay Area with Alameda being the largest. Angel Island is so large that on a clear day, Sonoma and Napa
Alcatraz in Several Native Tongues…
[Guest Blogger Peter Finch] I work at Alcatraz island and I love it. I’m a history buff, and this is living history. Also, I enjoy my co-workers and supervisors and I
The History Of An Alcatraz Prison Guard
[Guest Blogger Jim Albright] Cathy, our son Kenneth, and I were living around the Denver area when I took the test, interview, and physical for employment at the Federal Bureau of
Father Bernard Bush Recalls Time on “The Rock”
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary opened in 1934 and when it closed its cell doors for the last time in 1963, more than fifteen hundred prisoners had served time on “The Rock”.