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1946 Press Photo View of Alcatraz, the island prison in San Francisco Bay

This is an original press photo. San Francisco - Warden James A. Johnston of Alcatraz prison issued a riot call late today saying a convict had a machine gun in the cell house (uppermost building) and most of the prison officers were held there. This picture of Alcatraz, the island prison in San Francisco Bay, was made yesterday.Photo measures 11.75 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 05-02-1946.

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