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Why Alcatraz Closed in 1963

Costs and logistics sank Alcatraz’s viability. See how the Rock transitioned from prison to park.

2/12/2025
11 min read
Last inmates departing Alcatraz in March 1963

The Rock was expensive rock.

Final Departures

Factor Impact
Water & infrastructure High recurring costs
Corrosion Constant maintenance burden
Policy shifts Reduced appetite for an ultra‑costly prison

The island’s next chapter — interpretation and access — began soon after.

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Closure
1963
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