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Dining at Alcatraz: Culinary Delights Behind Bars
Alcatraz, a name synonymous with some of history's most infamous criminals like Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly, also carries an unexpected reputation—its food. While the prison itself was notorious for its harsh conditions, inmates had at least one aspect of prison life to look forward to: dinner on the Rock. This article journeys through the surprising culinary offerings of Alcatraz during the 1940s and 50s, revealing the meals that fed the notorious.