The Story of Alcatraz
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Alcatraz, an island located about a mile away from the San Francisco shore, is a notorious prison that once housed dangerous criminals. Although it is currently known as the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, it was originally constructed as a lighthouse and military base.