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The U.S Army first used Alcatraz as a military fortress between the 1850s and the 1900s. In 1915, the Army then renamed the island to the Western U.S. Military Prison U.S. Disciplinary Barracks and was used as a holding place for mischievous enlisted personnel. In 1933, the Army left the island and left it in control of the Federal Government for the use of the new Penitentiary.
Due to it's position in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was initially used a a fort to guard the harbor. In 1915, with the Navy now guarding the west coast, the Army converted it to a prison. However upkeep was expensive, and the Army gave it to the Federal Government in 1933 to be used as a federal prison.
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When did Alcatraz become a Military Fortress?
1858
Who was the Military Warden of Alcatraz before 1934?
F.L Thompson - Military Commandant
What kind of prisoners did alcatraz have at first?
Military prisoners
Which of these descriptions fits Alcatraz?
first military fort on the west coast
When did Alcatraz become a military prison?
it started to be a prison in 2002. it started to be a prison in 2002.
Who paid for Alcatraz to be built?
The U.S Military and later the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
When was the first criminal sent to Alcatraz?
The first group of prisoners landed on the shores of Alcatraz on August 11,1934.
Can you have a ferret on a military base?
Ferrets are prohibited on many military bases. You will have to check with the military base
Does Wrangell Island have a military base?
There was a U.S. military base there from 1867 to 1877.
Is there military base in Cairo Egypt?
Yes. Cairo West Air Base.
Why is Alcatraz a popular destination?
Alcatraz is a popular destination due to the historical military prision that was located on the island in the mid 1850s. It is well known for never having a succesful escape attempt and for the well known fellons it housed.
Can a retired Canadian military person shop at a US military base exchange?
BX's arent military only, if you can get on base you can shop there.
