Alcatraz Closes
Unverified
Date
March 21, 1963
Type
National
Author
htristian82
Location
San Francisco,
California,
United States
Categories
Political & Governance
Event Details
On March 21, 1963, the federal penitentiary at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay was closed due to high operating costs.
Once home to America's most notorious criminals, it is now a popular national park.