683 Alcatraz Images: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search

683 media by topic ∙ page 1 of 7

Photograph of Alcatraz Island Light Station in California

Lighthouses Public domain photograph of a lighthouse, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Island from Bay Shore and Fort Point Road, San Francisco

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 119. LOT subdivision subject: San Francisco General Views. This record contains unverified old dat... More

Battery McClellan on Alcatraz, 1868.

Group of soldiers sitting around a 15" Rodman gun at Battery McClellan on Alcatraz, 1868.San Francisco can bee seen in the background.

General view (looking northeast) Headquarters Presidio Reservation, Sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Block, Alcatraz, 1975 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

“View of ‘A’ Block in main cell house. Facing NW stairwell at right center leads to basement citadel,” 1975.

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco - Early photography, Public domain imag...

Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916) The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites an... More

Alcatraz from California Street

Book Title: part of 3 sections / San Francisco Panorama.Artist: Carleton Watkins.Artist Bio: American, 1829 - 1916.Creation Date: c. 1880.Print Date: c. 1880.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Prentice... More

The City from California Street

Book Title: part of 3 sections / San Francisco Panorama.Artist: Carleton Watkins.Artist Bio: American, 1829 - 1916.Creation Date: ca. 1880.Print Date: ca. 1880.Process: albumen print.Credit Line: Gift of Prenti... More

Rose [Rosa 'Cecile Brunner'] - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced in France in 1881 Uses: Lightly fragrant with light pink flowers. Tolerates poor soil. Can be trained as a climber or kept as a bush.

Construction of Alcatraz - National Parks Gallery

Construction of Alcatraz 1890-1914 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rose [Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis']

Common name: Rose Origin: Introduced prior to 1894 by an unknown person Uses: Single flowers start out light yellow changing to pink and then to crimson. When the China Roses were introduced to the West there w... More

Golden gate national recreation area - Rose 'Mutabilis'

Common name: Rose 'Mutabilis' Scientific name: Rosa chinensis 'Mutabilis' Origin: Introduced prior to 1894 by an unknown person Uses: Single flowers start out light yellow changing to pink and then to crimso... More

Alcatraz and the Golden Gate, San Francisco

Detroit Publishing Co. no. "51135". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.pgz

Landscape view of the Presidio, 1898

Caption states: "A view of the Presidio of the SF in 1898, looking Northeast across the Bay. Fort Mason is to the extreme right, the parade ground on the left is faced by barracks... The cluster of tents housed... More

Alcatraz Island with Fort McDowell tug, c. 1900

Alcatraz Island with Fort McDowell tug boat at dock, c. 1900.

Regal Pelargonium [Pelargonium x domesticum]

Common name: Martha Washington, Regal Pelargonium Scientific name: Pelargonium x domesticum Origin: South Africa Uses: Very popular plants in the early 1900’s, they were grown for their colorful blooms and t... More

First Alcatraz Prison, 1902. View of the interior of prison No. 1.

First Alcatraz Prison, 1902. View of the interior of prison No. 1 shows old locking devices and heating methods.

U.S. Military Prison, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay

Viewed from deck of boat. California. Stereo copyrighted by Underwood & Underwood. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Rose 'General MacArthur' - National Parks Gallery

Common name: Rose 'General MacArthur' Scientific name: Rosa Origin: Bred in United States in 1905 Uses: Very fragrant rose that blooms throughout summer. Introduced by E. Gurney Hill Co., named after Arthur ... More

Alcatraz Island from Russian Hill - looking across a sea of ruins - Sa...

Stereo copyrighted by the Keystone View Co. Caption card tracings: Ca. SF Earthquake; Ca. SF Alcatraz; Shelf.

Alcatraz Island, Warden's House

After 1907, reinforced concrete became the standard construction material on Alcatraz. Reinforced concrete was not in common use until after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, when it was quickly and w... More

Alcatraz Island at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Warden's House. After 1907, reinforced concrete became the standard construction material on Alcatraz. Reinforced concrete was not in common use until after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, when it w... More

Alcatraz Island facing North, 1985

View facing North showing the cell house, 1909 lighthouse, and the ruins of the post commandant’s/warden's quarters, 1985.

Golden gate national recreation area - Rose 'Daybreak'

Common name: Rose 'Daybreak' Scientific name: Rosa Origin: Introduced in 1909 by Pemberton Uses: Hybrid Musk Class. A re-bloomer that is fragrant. The buds are golden-yellow that give way to clusters of yell... More

Two men standing in the newly completed Alcatraz cell block D, March 2...

Two men standing in the newly completed Alcatraz cell block D before opening. The new cell block included toilets, electricity, and sinks. Photograph taken: 20 March 1911.

Native American Family - National Parks Gallery

Two occupiers sit with children inside a correctional officer's apartment. Public domain photograph of native Americans, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tools and Equipment Used During Alcatraz Escape

Tools and other items used during the Alcatraz escape.

GOGA 73 Pegboard - National Parks Gallery

Found in one of the gun galleries, thought to have been used to account for for tracking intervals when rounds or shifts were made by correctional staff.

GOGA 77 Guard Shirt and Tie - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Correctional Officer's Shirt and Tie Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Inmate Band in the Dining Room

Inmate band in the Alcatraz dining room, surrounded by four-men tables.

Golden gate national recreation area - Alcatlaz island

Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by In... More

Mug shot camera - National Parks Gallery

GOGA 72 CAMERA, BOX BLACK BOX CAMERA, USED FOR TAKING MUG SHOTS. RIGHT SIDE SHUTTER SPEED MECHANISM

Inside of Alcatraz - National Parks Gallery

Night view of the Alcatraz prison inside, located in San Fransisco Bay.

Golden gate national recreation area - Alcatraz reconstruction

Here they are working on Alcatraz which is already in a fragile state. They are stabilizing the cliff by the wardens house for everyones safety.

Inmate Workers in the Laundry Room

Inmate Workers working in the Alcatraz laundry room

Alcatraz Inmates Working in the Rubber Shop

Rubber mat shops, two inmates (#512=Curtis Duke, #552=William Barber) with two unidentified guards and officials, c1940s.

Mugshot of Alcatraz Prisoner Al Karpis

Mugshot of Al 'Old Creepy' Karpis of the Ma Barker Gang.

Alcatraz Inmate Electricians - National Parks Gallery

Two inmate electricians can be seen standing by tools and meters.

GOGA 91B Convict coat - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

GOGA 91B Convict coat Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Inmates Walking to the Rec Yard

Several Alcatraz inmates heading out to the Rec yard.

GOGA 76 Officers coat - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A Correctional Officers uniform coat from USP Alcatraz. Note that for safety reasons there was a patch rather than a badge.

goga 71_12534_12535_18685_18963 Saps Clubs

Five Alcatraz Saps, also known as Billy Clubs, part of our Museum Collection.

Indian Power Portrait - National Parks Gallery

Portrait of an American Indian occupier wearing an INDIAN POWER button, identity unknown.

FBI Wanted Poster for Clarence Anglin

Alcatraz Prisoner Clarence Anglin's Wanted Poster Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Peace on Earth" Graffiti on Alcatraz

American Indian graffiti from the Alcatraz Indian Occupation

Aerial photographs - California - Alcatraz Island

California - Alcatraz Island Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military Officers at Muir Woods, 1918.

Military Officers at Muir Woods, 1918. From left to right: Lt. Shaw of the US Navy, Col. Marsh of Fort Scott, Major Yeman of Alcatraz, Col. Gerard of Alcatraz, and Lt. Fehrensen of Alcatraz

Hospital staff, Alcatraz, 1918 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

“Staff, post hospital, Dec. 1918. Alcatraz, Cal." Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Military prison, Alcatraz Island...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century vintage card, vintage travel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Bird's-eye view of San Francisco, California, showing a view up Powel...

J243057 U.S. Copyright Office. Blind stamp: R.J. Waters & Co. 717 Market St. San Francisco.

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Military prison, Alcatraz Island...

Public domain photograph of San Francisco streets, landmark historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Army Prisoner Mason with Kenneth

Kenneth & his buddy Mason, in baseball suit, Aug 1921. Mason was an Army prisoner.

Al Capone Mugshot - National Parks Gallery

Mugshot of Alcatraz prisoner, Al Capone. Public domain image of a criminal, arrest mugshot, conviction, prisoner, crime, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, with cultura...

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, with cultura...

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

Military Officers and ladies on the dock at Alcatraz, c1902.

Military Officers and ladies on the dock at Alcatraz, c1902. Public domain photograph of a military meeting, armed forces command, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View of the types of terracing required to prevent rock slides on the ...

View of the types of terracing required to prevent rock slides on the island. These structures were built by inmates, c1940s-50s.

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, with cultura...

New wayside exhibits on Alcatraz Island, with cultural resource stories or themes. Exhibits installed in September 2006.

Ranger with child wearing ranger hat, Alcatraz

Ranger Charlotte Hennessey with child wearing ranger hat, Alcatraz Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

“Robert F. Stroud in hospital room”

“Robert F. Stroud in hospital room.”

Rose 'The Fairy' - National Parks Gallery

Common name: The Fairy Scientific name: Rosa Origin: Introduced in 1932 by Bentall Uses: Polyantha Class. A reliable repeat bloomer that has sprays of soft pink clusters of flowers. A lower shrub that is har... More

Alcatraz Island, Warning Sign - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

This sign warning prisoners considering escape, installed in 1933, remains at the southeast end of the island. It is one of two signs remnant of the federal prison era.

Alcatraz Island at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Warning Sign. This sign warning prisoners considering escape, installed in 1933, remains at the southeast end of the island. It is one of two signs remnant of the federal prison era.

Red hot poker [Kniphofia uvaria]

Common name: Torch Lily, Red hot poker Origin: South Africa Uses: Dramatic flower spikes of red, orange or yellow with evergreen spiky leaves. They need full sun and little water once established. The flowers a... More

Hens and Chicks [Aeonium species]

Common name: Hens and Chicks Scientific name: Aeonium species Origin: Canary Islands Uses: Very decorative plants, especially when a few years old. White flowers appear on a stalk after several years that th... More

Alcatraz Dock - National Parks Gallery

1934 Diamond-T firetruck apartments (Building 64) burned out warden's house and guard tower on the dock.

1984 view of the parade ground on Alcatraz

1984 view of the parade ground on Alcatraz. Caption states, "Not much of a play area now...parade ground where we spent many hours on bikes and skates...it was a wonderful place to play in 1934-1937 with only a... More

Electrical door locking and operating device, Figure 1: Single control...

Administrative Files Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz inmate band, c 1935-1960

Alcatraz inmate band, complete with four saxophone players, two trumpets, a guitarist, and the director with a trombone, c1935-1960.

Golden gate national recreation area - Rose 'Rostock'

Common name: Rostock Scientific name: Rosa 'Rostock' Origin: Introduced in 1937 by Kordes. Uses: Hybrid Musk rose. A large shrub rose with a natural arching form. Repeat flowering throughout the summer of li... More

Alcatraz tunnel and original dock tower, 1937.

Alcatraz tunnel and original dock tower, 1937. Public domain photograph of the train tunnel, railroad, train track, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mugshot of Robert Stroud - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Alcatraz Prisoner Robert Stroud, June 26, 1938 Public domain image of a criminal, arrest mugshot, conviction, prisoner, crime, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz view from water, 1938 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Alcatraz view from water, 1938. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz prisoners in dining hall, c. 1939-1962

Alcatraz prisoners in the dining hall, c. 1939-1962.

Alcatraz sewing work room, c. 1939-1962

Alcatraz sewing work room with inmates, c. 1939-1962

Prisoners walking back into cells, c. 1939-1962

Alcatraz prisoners walking back into cells, c. 1939-1962

Alcatraz guards at the sallyport, c. 1939-1962

Alcatraz guards at the sallyport, c. 1939-1962. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Island at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Officers Row Garden. A formal garden was planted during the 1870s, before being removed for the construction of three officers' quarters. After two of those quarters were demolished in 1940, the terraces were p... More

Plan for the Modernization of Alcatraz Prison Cell Block D

Consolidated File of Architectural Drawings of Public Buildings Public domain photograph of French architecture design drawing, building plan, Paris, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More

Plan for the Modernization of the Alcatraz Prison Hospital

Officers Row Garden - National Parks Gallery

A formal garden was planted during the 1870s, before being removed for the construction of three officers' quarters. After two of those quarters were demolished in 1940, the terraces were planted with a variety... More

U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark Presenting a plaque to Mrs. Stiles in ...

U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark Presenting a plaque to Mrs. Stiles in memory of her husband who died in the 1946 attempted escape. Mrs. Stiles is the first woman from the left, her son is in the front row far l... More

Guards and Officials practice first aid, c1934-1948

Guards and Officials practice first aid. Left to right: Captain Weinhold Carrying man, Dr. Ritchie checking a face bandage, Warden Johnston with his arm in a sling, unknown giving overts artificial respiration,... More

Warden Johnston's retirement dinner on Alcatraz, 1948.

Warden's house and the Alcatraz lighthouse, c1940s-1950s

Aerial view of the Warden's house and the Alcatraz lighthouse, c1940s-1950s

Alcatraz aerial 1, 1950 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Alcatraz aerial 1, 1950 Public domain photograph of a castle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Young adults pose for an Alcatraz Christmas Party photograph, 1950.

Young adults pose for an Alcatraz Christmas Party photograph, 1950. Public domain photograph - performance, burlesque, dance, cabaret, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herb Permark and Rych 'Rip' Collins both Pros in the Baseball world vi...

Herb Permark and Rych 'Rip' Collins both Pros in the Baseball world visiting Alcatraz Island. Correctional Officer Emile Rychner at the center, date unknown. Rip Collins was a police chief from 1950-1959 in Tex... More

Alcatraz aerial 2, 1950 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Alcatraz aerial 2, 1950 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Cell House Dining Room, c. 1950-1960

Inmates preparing to eat in the cell house dining room.

Alcatraz Gardens - National Parks Gallery

Alcatraz Gardens 1950's Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Alcatraz Island Federal Prison taken in 1951 from a troop ship in the ...

Alcatraz Island Federal Prison taken in 1951 from a troop ship in the bay by Roy F Chandler.

Alcatraz Convicts Entering the Mess Hall

Alcatraz inmates entering the mess hall, 1954

Inmate Rules and Regulations book, 1956

Prisoner Clarence Anglin Request to Change Cells

1959 request by Clarence Anglin to change cells prior to escape.

Clarence Anglin's request to change cells to the B cell house, June 24...

Clarence Anglin's request to change cells to the B cell house, June 24, 1959.

Unidentified mena nd women unloading from the transport vessel onto th...

Unidentified men and women unloading from the transport vessel onto the Alcatraz dock, c1935-1960.

Inmates passing through metal detectors on the way to the Industries B...

Photograph taken from the base of the stairs that lead from the prison yard to the industry buildings. Inmates can be seen passing through metal detectors, c1935-1960.