*** About Alcatraz Island: Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, is famed primarily for its historical maximum-security prison. Opened as a federal prison in 1934, it housed notorious criminals such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly. Alcatraz was reputed to be inescapable, thanks to its isolated location and the cold, strong currents of the surrounding bay. Though it was closed as a prison in 1963, its legends and stories continue to intrigue millions of visitors each year. The island is also a cultural heritage site, showcasing the remnants of its prison cells, the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast, and rare plant species native to the unique ecosystem.:

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