Alcatraz Prison Island Museum

The prison island, now the Alcatraz Museum, is associated with the scariest place where prisoners could get to in the period before the 60s. It is located in San Francisco Bay. Has a middle name "Rock" (Rock). It is famous for the fact that not a single person managed to escape from the island. The most famous films based on the stories from Alcatraz are: Escape from Alcatraz (1979). Directed by Don Siegel. The story is about a bank robber who got into Alcatraz as a prisoner, played by Clint Eastwood.• "The Bird Lover from Alcatraz" (1962). Directed by John Frankenheimer and Charles Crichton. The film is about a man who received a life sentence. A bird flew into his cell, he went out and became interested in ornithology, which he did even after transferring to Alcatraz.• "The Rock" (1996). Directed by Michael Bay. The most popular movie about Alcatraz. Starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, heroes who are being stolen by dangerous chemical weapons while being occupied on the island.The way to Alcatrazado Island can be reached exclusively by ferry, which departs from Pier 33. Departure time: 8:45, 9:10, 9:30 and then every 30 minutes until 13:30. The story of Alcatraz Spanish Alcatraz translates as pelican. This fact is connected with the name of the discoverer of the Spanish navigator named Pelikanius. He found the island in 1775. In 1853, during the gold rush, a lighthouse was installed on the island, and three years later a bell was installed. In 1850, the construction of the fort began to protect the territory and keep prisoners of war.Later, the gold reserves thinned and the forms were no longer needed, so the authorities decided to make the island a prison for the most dangerous criminals in the country. The first official date of Alcatraz's opening is 1861. By 1920, the cells were completely filled. The rules that the prisoners had to follow were particularly strict, it was impossible to read, write, have personal belongings and communicate with people from the outside.Escape from Alcatraz was an impossible dream, there is not a single successful attempt in its entire history. One of the most famous criminals is Al Capone, who was on the island for 7 years and was released after being ill with syphilis. It was too expensive for the government to maintain such a prison. 1961 is considered the date of closure of the prison and the beginning of the island's existence as a tourist attraction.The most famous prisoners• George machine gun Kelly. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in Alcatraz for ruthless crimes. He was a different person in prison. He behaved well, approximately, for which he received the nickname flappy George. His sentence in Alcatraz was 17 years, after which he was redirected back to Leven Stone, Kansas. He died there in 1851.• Robert Stroud (poultry farmer). A man who received 12 years in prison because of an inexperienced judge. Protecting his wife from a bully, Robert killed a man. He killed a guard in prison, and the punishment for this offense was the death penalty. His mother saved her son from the death penalty, in return Stroud received a life sentence. He was almost always in solitary confinement. He was fond of birds, which became the meaning of his life. Scientists appreciated his efforts in the development of ornithology. He died at the age of 76, and did not receive a pardon.• Al Capone. The most famous prisoner of Alcatraz Island in its entire existence. A gangster from America running his business in Chicago. He was engaged in gambling, pimping and charity work. He was a member of the Italian mafia in the USA. In 1932, he came to Alcatraz Island. During the medical examination, syphilis and gonorrhea were found in him. Subsequently, Capone suffered from many other diseases and surgeries. It was released in 1939. After that, having a psyche and mind similar to a 12-year-old child, he suffered a stroke, then pneumonia and eventually cardiac arrest in 1947.The prison has been disbanded and is a museum. Alcatraz has a dark history, which attracts tourists. The island has received a Hollywood charm, so there are always enough visitors on the island. It never gets empty. Exchange bonus points for promo codes 1xBet. Go to the Promo page and use the promo code of your choice. Also, a form for entering a promo code can be accessed directly from the players personal account. 1xbet promo code today for sports betting 120% bonus up to ₹66,000 will give you exclusive bonuses. Free Bet Offer Guaranteed IPL Free Bet up to ₹2,495 for your losing bets. Register or log in on the 1xBet website or the app. Place single pre-match/live bets on the Result From First Ball Of The Match market on the cricket events featured on the promotion page. Get a bonus in the form of a free bet if your bet loses. Publicado el Categorías