Inside Alcatraz Dining Hall and Kitchen

See how Alcatraz managed the risky dining hall and kitchen areas: cutlery control, menus, and routine.

1/31/2025

10 min read

The Dining Hall concentrated risk: utensils, numbers, and noise.

Dining Hall

The cutlery cabinet was locked and counted; officers watched from the gallery.

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