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Famous Prisoners

Celebrated "involuntary guests" at this penal complex in San Francisco Bay included Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz" Robert Shroud.

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Official rules

Life could be tough for detainees. The official rules stated that they were entitled to food, clothing, shelter and medical attention - and anything else was a privilege that one must earn by good behavior. This included recreational activities.

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Psychological

And then there was the psychological distress of seeing the inviting lights of the city just two kilometers (1.2 miles) away. And, if the wind was accommodating, the sounds of people having a good time could be heard.

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Visitors

More than a million tourists visit Alcatraz annually. Their sole means of transportation is a ferry, which departs from Fisherman's Wharf. Be aware that tickets can be sold out up to a week or more in advance in the summer, so book ahead.

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