Folder: S.F. Islands-Alcatraz-Prison.
Note attached to photo: "ACME NEWSPICTURES, SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU, SF14593. HOW 'THE ROCK' LOOKS TO A BIRD FLYING OVER - SAN FRANCISCO--This air view of Alcatraz Island, Federal Penitentiary for 'tough prisoners,' taken from the east side shows an expanse of San Francisco Bay, part of San Francisco, and beyond the city, the Pacific Ocean. At the left are guards' and officers quarters and the old parade ground. The tower is the lighthouse long maintained on the island. The large building in the foreground is the landing pier, offices, guards apartments and guards' mess hall. The cell blocks, hospital, dining room, etc. are in the large buildings center rear, and to their right is the recreation yard. The commissary storehouse, powerhouse, laundry and industries building are shown at the extreme right, in that order. (39) 5-5-38".
"Acme Newspictures Inc."
Negative #2992.