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
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.
“Robert F. Stroud in hospital room”
“Robert F. Stroud in hospital room.”
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
Inmate Rules and Regulations book, 1956
Inmate Rules and Regulations book, 1956
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.
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.
Two unidentified inmates making cargo nets in the workshop, c1935-1960...
Two unidentified inmates making cargo nets in the workshop, c1935-1960.
Inmates going up stairs after working in the industry building, c1935-...
Inmates going through the metal detectors and back up stairs to the yard after working in the industry building, c1935-1960.
Image from the FBI 1962 Escape file of a footprint found on the roof a...
Image from the FBI 1962 Escape file of a footprint found on the roof after the escape. The caption states: "This is a photo of an imprint of what appears to be the left foot. This print is headed in a Northwest... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Views of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within it... More
Inmate band in dining room - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
“[Inmate] band in dining room. Four-man tables.”
View of the Alcatraz Guard Tower from the base.
View of the Alcatraz Guard Tower from the base. The guard tower overlooks the dock and road area on eastern side of the Island.
Correctional Officer's children on the Agave trail cannon at the South...
Correctional Officer's children on the Agave trail cannon at the South end of the Island, c1940s-50s. Children in order left to right: Bob Orr, Don Martin, Don Fouler, O.P. Flynt.
Two Inmates working in the rubber workshop, overseen by Correctional O...
Two inmates (#512=Curtis Duke, #552= William Barber) working in the rubber workshop, overseen by Correctional Officers and Officials, c1940s.
Two inmate electricians standing in front of the electrical panel.
Two inmate electricians standing in front of the electrical panel.
Recreation Yard Guard Tower - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
This photo shows one of the last remaining guard towers on Alcatraz Island. This particular tower is next to the Water Tower and overlooks the Recreation Yard.
Alcatraz foghorn, 1992 - National Parks Gallery
Detail of compressed air foghorns on south side of Alcatraz, 1992. Last time sounded.
View southwest towards San Francisco from Cellhouse sidewalk.
At the time of the Army’s initial survey of the island, in 1847, less than 500 people lived in the small settlement of San Francisco. However, after the discovery of gold in the Sierra foothills in January 1848... More