Why Alcatraz HAD to be Closed?

At its peak period of use in the 1950s, “The Rock," or "America’s Devil Island," housed over 200 inmates at the maximum-security facility. Alcatraz remains an icon of American prisons for its harsh conditions and record for being inescapable. The twelve-acre rocky island, one and a half miles from San Francisco, featured the most advanced security of the time. Some of the first metal detectors were used at Alcatraz. Strict rules were enforced against the unfortunate inmates who had to do time at Alcatraz. Nearly complete silence was mandated at all times. Alcatraz is one of the most famous prisons to be found in the United States, even though it hasn't been open for years. This prison officially closed on March 21, 1963, after operating for more than 29 years. Over the years it built up quite a reputation for itself especially due to its location on an island making it separate from the mainland.

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