Toured Alcatraz Today.

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You know, you see all kinds of stuff on TV, but until you visit someplace in person it will never be what it was. Huge history buff and got to see one of my favorite places today. Alcatraz. Only in service as a prison for 29 years. Leaving Pier 33 to travel the 1.5 miles out to the island.

 

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Arriving at the dock.

 

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Officers Club, burned around 1970.

 

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Speaks for itself, mortuary.

 

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Check in time, take your shower, get your stuff.

 

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Welcome to the Cell block, B and C. A was not used to house prisoners and D Block was solitary.

 

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Welcome to Solitary, Cell Block D.

 

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Library

 

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Wardens mansion, burned in a fire. Not much left.

 

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Communication center.

 

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Mess Hall.

 

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Recreation area.

 

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More pictures. Lots of stuff under construction to save it. Has been falling apart since it closed.

 

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Last few, great day, highly recommend the audio tour. Pictured below are the Industrial arts and laundry.

 

[c10]

Great pictures . I have seen it from the bridge only . How long was the tour ?

 

[GNBRETT]

wow that is super kool! thanx. feel like I was there today. wat an iconic place lucky u

 

[captain]

That's an incredible area to tour, the island, pier and downtown....