Sentences with phrase «infamous federal penitentiary»

Visit Alcatraz: Alcatraz Island offers a close - up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off - limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.

Alcatraz Island, best known as the infamous federal penitentiary from 1934 - 63, unfolds a layered history as Native American land, a Civil War - era military fortress, and the site of the Native American occupation by the Indians of All Tribes from 1969 - 71.

Alcatraz Island offers a close - up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off - limits to the public, and the history making 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes.