Interior of a cell block in Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay

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Interior of a cell block in Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay

Interior of a cell block in Alcatraz prison, San Francisco Bay. September 1979
The prison was originally built by the US Army in 1910 and handed over to the United States Department of Justice on October 12, 1933 as a high security prison. Given the location of Alcatraz in the cold waters and strong currents of San Francisco Bay, the prison operators believed Alcatraz to be escape-proof and Americas strongest prison

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The People
Mirrorpix
San Francisco
United States of America

Media ID 21716344

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1979 California Law And Order North America Prisons San Francisco United States Of America Cells

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to September 1979, offering a glimpse into the eerie interior of a cell block in Alcatraz prison, located on San Francisco Bay. Originally constructed by the US Army in 1910 and later handed over to the United States Department of Justice in 1933, this high-security facility was considered America's strongest prison. The strategic placement of Alcatraz in the frigid waters and powerful currents surrounding San Francisco Bay made it an escape-proof fortress according to its operators. As we observe this image, we can almost feel the coldness that permeated these walls and sense the isolation experienced by those who were incarcerated here. Each cell stands as a stark reminder of lives confined within these confines; their stories forever etched into history. The rows upon rows of cells stretch out before us, creating an overwhelming atmosphere that speaks volumes about law and order during this era. As we reflect on this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, taken during the 1970s, it serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's past struggles with crime and punishment. This snapshot captures not only physical boundaries but also represents societal efforts to maintain control amidst challenging circumstances. Intriguingly haunting yet undeniably significant, this image transports us back to a time when Alcatraz reigned supreme as one of North America's most notorious prisons—a testament to human resilience against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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