The United States Depeartment of Justice used the island as a Military Prison from 1868 until 1933, when it became a federal prison for dangerous prisoners. The prison was closed in 1963.

In 1972 Alcatraz became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

The island has many natural features such as gardens, tide pools, and bird colonies.

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the o

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