"Alcatraz" San Francisco Travelogue by keeweechic


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Approaching the island.

Battle of Alcatraz

The sign says "On May 2 1946, six convicts attempted to escape. Led by Bernie Coy, who worked in this room as a librarian, the men overpowered several guards. They broke into the gun gallery, stole two guns and several keys and took control of the cellhouse. The prisoners were never able to get out of the building. It took three days for the Alcatraz guard staff, San Francisco Police, the Marines and the Cost Guard to regain control. Two guards and three inmates were killed.

Prison Cells

Cell

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  • volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 1:14 PM Report Abuse

    lovely page! Nikos

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    Sandi-2004 Sep 13, 2004 at 1:08 AM Report Abuse

    Very thorough info & great photos from a new VT member from the SF area. The extent of your travels is awe inspiring. Best Wishes.

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    dila Jul 18, 2003 at 10:07 AM Report Abuse

    great info and pics. we liked san francisco very much and have seen and done a lot

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    Christianne Jun 26, 2003 at 10:28 PM Report Abuse

    Useful information and nice pictures! Thanks!

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    Parklife Jun 26, 2003 at 9:07 PM Report Abuse

    Great info on San Francisco!!!!

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    sarahandgareth Jun 15, 2003 at 2:59 PM Report Abuse

    Great page and good info! Can't wait for our trip to SF in August.

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    Pounder73 Mar 27, 2003 at 3:20 PM Report Abuse

    If you can get someone to stare at you in SF... I'm impressed...

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    truus_s Feb 25, 2003 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

    Great page and super photos!!

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    skye820 Dec 26, 2002 at 8:25 PM Report Abuse

    Great page and information! I'll be in San Fran this Feb.

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    Sweetberry1 Sep 17, 2002 at 2:34 PM Report Abuse

    Great page keewee, sounds like a lovely city... Wonder if there's still gold to be found in these parts... ;-)

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