Originally built as a military prison, Alcatraz eventually housed some of America's most notorious and feared gangsters.

Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats.

At Alcatraz, Hopkins had some infamous neighbours. The facility housed many violent criminals over its 30 years - Al Capone; ...

An Alcatraz historian has warned the infamous prison, which dates back to the mid-19th century, would require major work ...

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.

President Donald Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, the infamous prison in San Francisco. How much did it cost to operate? Why ...

President Donald Trump has vowed to 'rebuild and open Alcatraz' as he seeks to crack down on violent criminals and illegal ...

President Trump announced plans to reopen the infamous Alcatraz maximum security prison. Why was it closed in the first place ...

Donald Trump on Monday served up a word salad for the ages after being asked to explain his thinking behind his order to ...

Trump Jr. floated the idea of turning Alcatraz back into a prison, but it seemed he was making one of his attempted jokes on ...

President Donald Trump says he's directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a ...

Trump's push to reopen Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison has triggered backlash over the steep financial and logistical ...