The prison remained open for 29 years, housing such famous names as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly. But was the prison really inescapable? Thirty-six men attempted the dangerous feat.”
Despite the Missing Three, Alcatraz is synonymous with "escape proof," "End of the Line." Thank you, Tara Ross, for a bit of history of America's most famous prison.
My first visit was in 1996. went a few times with relatives. Nice to learn about. I wonder about the 3 men who escaped without a trace. Good mystery. Thank you Tara. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
I have a friend in Chicago who asked his girlfriend, now his wife, to marry him while kneeling in a cell on Alcatraz. Yes, he's a bit quirky (she is too!), but it made for a memorable engagement!
Alcatraz doesn't seem to be inescapable due to its proximity to San Francisco. It appears to be much closer than it really is. And, the cold water is pretty fierce.
Anyway, it certainly has a lore that probably will endure. Thank you Tara.
Looks like several commented they had gotten to visit. I did as a teenager in 1978 with my girl scout troop. (We took a month long trip from New Orleans to tour part of the country.) The park ranger who gave the tour had a sense of humor about the 3 escapee's you mentioned. Clint Eastwood had just finished a movie about the mystery and the ranger fantasized about his idea of the end of the movie with a ranger telling visitors the story and an older visiter (one of the brothers) in the crowd winks back at the ranger with a nod. Anyway....a cool place to visit.
Tara,been there 3 times…always fascinated by the place…..but you might be interested to find out that the FBI has reopened the case of the 2 Englin brother presumed drowned after getting a picture of the brothers years later in South America from the nephews….their facial reconstruction people think it's them…
.they did a big stoty on one of the cable channels….you can find it…i always thought that they got away….they explain just how they did it
Despite the Missing Three, Alcatraz is synonymous with "escape proof," "End of the Line." Thank you, Tara Ross, for a bit of history of America's most famous prison.
My first visit was in 1996. went a few times with relatives. Nice to learn about. I wonder about the 3 men who escaped without a trace. Good mystery. Thank you Tara. 🙏❤️💪🇺🇲
I have a friend in Chicago who asked his girlfriend, now his wife, to marry him while kneeling in a cell on Alcatraz. Yes, he's a bit quirky (she is too!), but it made for a memorable engagement!
Wondering if he proposed wearing a ball and chain😂
Haha! No. He got that at the wedding ceremony. 😜
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Alcatraz doesn't seem to be inescapable due to its proximity to San Francisco. It appears to be much closer than it really is. And, the cold water is pretty fierce.
Anyway, it certainly has a lore that probably will endure. Thank you Tara.
We’ve seen Alcatraz many times through the years, but never knew the full history associated with “The Rock”. It has a very interesting past.
I'd like to visit Alcatraz one day!
Went to Alcatraz with my grand daughter on her fourth grade field trip to San Francisco. Memorable trip!
Reopen it…
Thanks Tara,
Looks like several commented they had gotten to visit. I did as a teenager in 1978 with my girl scout troop. (We took a month long trip from New Orleans to tour part of the country.) The park ranger who gave the tour had a sense of humor about the 3 escapee's you mentioned. Clint Eastwood had just finished a movie about the mystery and the ranger fantasized about his idea of the end of the movie with a ranger telling visitors the story and an older visiter (one of the brothers) in the crowd winks back at the ranger with a nod. Anyway....a cool place to visit.
🇺🇸 Alcatraz is a true American icon. A tough, hard place, both inside and out.
Only God's sense of humor would put Alcatraz near San Francisco, California. iykyk
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Tara,been there 3 times…always fascinated by the place…..but you might be interested to find out that the FBI has reopened the case of the 2 Englin brother presumed drowned after getting a picture of the brothers years later in South America from the nephews….their facial reconstruction people think it's them…
.they did a big stoty on one of the cable channels….you can find it…i always thought that they got away….they explain just how they did it
Thank you for the interesting story, Tara.
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Good Torrid Tacos Tuesday morning Tara Ross!🥵🌹💯🇺🇸🏴☠️❤️
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