Hear the Gates Slam Shut at Alcatraz Prison

Experience the chilling sound of the Alcatraz prison cell gates closing, just as inmates once did on the infamous island prison in San Francisco Bay. Known for housing some of the country’s most dangerous criminals, Alcatraz was as much about psychological impact as security— and the sound of those gates slamming shut still echoes through history.

📍 Location: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California
🔒 Learn more about the history of Alcatraz and its notorious inmates during your next visit!

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