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Alcatraz circa 1938

West side of island viewed from the bay. Convicts being marched to industries area descending stairs from recreation yard and walking along road. Catwalk at left led to Hill Tower. Prison building at upper right.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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