r/AlcatrazIsland

266 archived posts · Aug 2013 – Aug 2026

No One Escapes Alcatraz Island

r/AlcatrazIsland

Your go-to sub to discuss anything and everything related to Alcatraz!

Created Aug 23, 2013

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266Archived posts

Your home of all things Alcatraz. Except the TV show. There's a different subreddit for that.

Been to The Rock recently? Took some cool pictures? Learned something interesting? Think your neighbour might be Frank Morris or the Anglin Brothers? All interesting pieces of history welcome, from its time as a Civil War Fort to the last days of the prison!

We Welcome:

Pictures: Been to the Island recently? Maybe you live in San Francisco and volunteer there or go there on a regular basis (you lucky duck). Share some pictures! This is especially interesting given that they're working so hard to restore structures on the island!
TIL x/posts: There are a lot of misconceptions about Alcatraz, including stories about it housing horribly violent criminals and no one else. Share what you've learned!
Questions: Want to learn something about the island, but finding it tough to locate the answer? Maybe we know! For instance, does anyone know where I can find legit blueprints of the cell block?
Island Updates: It's no secret that a lot of the structures on the island are falling apart. Fortunately a lot of effort is being put into preserving and restoring the buildings! Check in with news about what has been reinforced/painted/restored!

Looking for tickets to Alcatraz? Check out Alcatraz Cruises for official tickets! Remember that during summer months it's a good idea to buy ahead of time if you know you'll be in the area! The boat leaves fairly regularly, but tickets sell out quickly!

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