The Trip

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Alcatraz

On Friday night we visited the most famous prison in the U.S., Alcatraz. The audio tour was really good, lots of interesting stories.

Mary and Marc believe all prisons should be run this way.... Regulation #5 states: "You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter and medical attention. ANYTHING ELSE YOU GET IS A PRIVILEGE"

The Rock


From 1969-71, Indians occupied Alcatraz.


Once a week the inmates showered and received fresh clothes.


A typical cell. This is one from the escapees in 1962 where they fabricated fake heads to fool the guards which gave them a 13 hour head start. They were never caught nor were any bodies found.


The cell block.



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