*** About Alcatraz Island: Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is steeped in historical significance, initially serving as a lighthouse station, then a military fortification, and famously as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963. Known for housing notorious criminals such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Alcatraz epitomizes the ultimate penal isolation, surrounded by the cold, strong currents of the Pacific Ocean, making escape nearly impossible. Today, it is a public museum and one of San Francisco's major tourist attractions, intriguing visitors with its rich and eerie history. The island is also recognized as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service, which preserves its cultural and natural resources.

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