Discover the fascinating history of Alcatraz Island in our video, “Alcatraz: From Military Fort to America’s Most Notorious Prison!” Before becoming the infamous federal penitentiary known as “The Rock,” Alcatraz served as a key military fortification during the mid-19th century, built to protect San Francisco Bay during the Gold Rush. By the late 1850s, it housed military prisoners, including Confederate sympathizers during the Civil War.

In 1934, the island was transformed into a maximum-security federal prison, home to some of America’s most dangerous criminals. Learn how Alcatraz evolved from a military stronghold to the iconic prison that still captures our imagination today.

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