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May 2025
16m 30s

Alcatraz

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay is one of the Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, with over a million visitors every year.  Most people know of Alcatraz as a prison, yet it only served as a prison for a very short period of time.  During its history, it has served multiple ... Show More
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