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Why was Alcatraz closed

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Primarily because of rising costs and deteriorating facilities. Operationally, Alcatraz was the most expensive of any (more?)

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Alcatraz closed because of rising costs and deteriorating facilities. ChaCha!

Jul 14 2009, 05:41pm | Source: Questions & Answers | www.alcatrazhistory.com

Alcatraz become to expensive to operate. A new institution could be built for cheaper it also put pollution into San Francisco Bay

Apr 28 2009, 06:05pm | Source: Matt's Today in History: Prison at Alcatraz Closed, March 21, 1963 | mattstodayinhistory.blogspot.com

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