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flag Alcatraz Penitentiary closed on March 21, 1963, due to high costs and poor conditions.

flag On March 21, 1963, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay officially closed after 30 years of operation. flag The prison, known for housing some of the nation’s most notorious criminals, was shut down due to high operating costs, deteriorating infrastructure, and growing public concern over its harsh conditions. flag The closure marked the end of an era in American penal history, with inmates transferred to other federal facilities.

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