While Trump said Alcatraz prison — also known as "The Rock" — is a "symbol of law and order," such an idealistic emblem would be a realistic expense for taxpayers. History shows us that the ...

The President said he wants to restore the legendary island prison, which was closed decades ago and converted into a tourist ...

Daring departure on this day in 1962 still has mysterious conclusion. The island made an easy transition to tourist stop.

To compare, the daily cost in Alcatraz to operate per prisoner in 1959 was $10.10, or $106.25 when adjusted for inflation. For U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta — a low-security prison that opened in ...