PANICd#: 1018
| Originally constructed as a military fort in 1850, the island was eventually turned into a prison. |
Alcatraz Island
San Franciso , CA 94133
Open to the public: Yes
https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
Lat: 37.8266636
Lon: -122.4230122
Database Summary:
Demographic Rank: 4
History: 2
Stories: 0
Claims: 5
Evidence: 0
Resources: 6
Retrievals: 5799
Vistor Rating: 3.3
Votes: 3
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History information is some background and history about the location. This is meant to be a basic summary. Below the history records you will find sources in which you can click on to find out more information. There may be multiple history records per location.
Al Capone, who spent his last years at Alcatraz with his health in decline from untreated syphilis, took up playing the banjo with a prison band. Fearing he would be killed if he spent his recreational time in the "yard," Capone received permission to spend recreation time practicing his banjo in the shower room.
In recent years, a park ranger claimed he heard banjo music coming from the shower room. Not familiar with the history of Alcatraz, the ranger could not find a reason for the sound and documented the strange event. Other visitors and employees have reported hearing the sound of a banjo coming from the prison walls.
Added by: zhall on 01/12/2011 DB#:44
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Military Period - The Post on Alcatraces & U.S. Disciplinary Barracks - 1850-1933
In 1850 Alcatraz was declared a military reservation by President Millard Fillmore, and by 1859 troops were permanently garrisoned at the post on Alcatraces for the defense of the Bay Area.
To learn more about the military history of Alcatraz, from 1850 to 1934. please visit the Post on Alcatraces and Fortress Alcatraz. For more in depth information, visit the timeline of the U.S. Army's military period.
Bureau of Prisons Period - U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz - 1934-1963
Alcatraz is most famous for the 29 years it operated as a U.S. penitentiary. During this complex period, over 1500 people were incarcerated on the island. Learn how Alcatraz evolved from an army post that contained an army prison into U.S. Penitentiary Alcatraz.
Indians of All Tribes Occupation - 1969-1971
In 1964, and again in 1969-1971, American Indian activists laid claim to Alcatraz Island. Their 19-month occupation would cause significant changes in federal policy and galvanize the Red Power movement. Learn more about the historic occupation by Indians of All Tribes, which marked its 50th anniversary in 2019.
Added by: zhall on 01/04/2011 DB#:19
Source(s):
https://www.nps.gov/alca/learn/historyculture/stor...
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Here are the paranormal claims for this location. These have been found through Internet research, reports from members, or reports from personal interviews. To add a claim, your account must have contributor access or higher.
| Claim# | Claim |
| 1037 | That the utility corridor has paranormal activity. From inmates Coy, Cretzer and Hubbard Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall |
| 1038 | Cell 14D, one of the 'hole' cells is believed by some to be very active with spirits. Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall |
| 1039 | Sobbing from inside the prison walls, and then a cold wind. Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall |
| 1040 | Claim of crying and moaning in Block C. Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall |
| 1041 | A park ranger claimed he heard banjo music coming from the shower room. Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall |
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| Alcatraz History | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
| The Utility Corridor | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
| Cell 14D | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
| Warden Johnston | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
| Cell blocks A,B and C | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
| The Gost of Al Capone | |
| Added: 01/04/2011 By: zhall | |
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