*** About Alcatraz Island: Once a formidable federal prison, Alcatraz Island is an integral piece of American history nestled in San Francisco Bay. Known as "The Rock," it housed some of the most infamous criminals from 1934 to 1963, including Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud. Today, it is a public museum and one of the city's major tourist attractions, offering insights into the life within its walls as well as spectacular views of the surrounding bay and cityscape. The island also serves as a sanctuary for various wildlife, particularly seabirds, adding to its layered narrative of transformation from isolation to observation.

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