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This hospital is not included on the general tour, Penitentiary hospital was established June 14, 1934. Al Capone spent more time here than in the general prison population.

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Gps Coordinates / 37.8270407,-122.4233547

Alcatraz Hospital Paranormal Ghost VR 2015 Alcatraz Island

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Two of the most notable hospital patients were Robert Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", who spent eleven years confined to the infirmary to separate him from the general population and Al Capone who spent more time in the hospital than in the general prison population.

Alcatraz Hospital during 2015 was well lit due to an art exhibition on display yet subtle with giant spotlights within some cells.

Link Location Gps -122.4233701

Gps Coordinates / 37.8270118,-122.4233701

Alcatraz Hospital is a defunct hospital which was located on Alcatraz Island California, US.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4231117 / Gps Link -122.4231028 / Gps Link -122.4231286

Gps Coordinates / 37.8268128,-122.4231117 / 37.8268295,-122.4231028 / 37.8268511,-122.4231286

It began operations in the 19th century while the United States Army operated Fort Alcatraz and continued to provide services after the transition to the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4231531 / Gps Link -122.4231773 / Gps Link -122.4232039

Gps Coordinates / 37.8268711,-122.4231531 / 37.8268919,-122.4231773 / 37.8269159,-122.4232039

Though Alcatraz is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the hospital is not included on the general tour.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4232288 / Gps Link -122.4232561 / Gps Link -122.423283

Gps Coordinates / 37.8269375,-122.4232288 / 37.8269595,-122.4232561 / 37.826985,-122.423283

In 1870, the military hospital had ten beds, as well as tables, chairs, washstands, a dumbwaiter, and a closet.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4233 / Gps Link -122.4233547 / Gps Link -122.4233861

Gps Coordinates / 37.8270032,-122.4233 / 37.8270407,-122.4233547 / 37.8270672,-122.4233861

Measuring 35 by 26 feet, it was heated by coal stoves. It was expanded in the late 19th century.

Toilet is illuminated with lights due to a 2015 art installation by Weiwei more can be found at /360-art-graffiti/alcatraz-industries-building-2015-vr-art-exhibition

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4234182 / Gps Link -122.4234471 / Gps Link -122.4234813

Gps Coordinates / 37.827092,-122.4234182 / 37.8270697,-122.4234471 / 37.8270661,-122.4234813

The penitentiary hospital was established on June 14, 1934.

Toilets and baths are filled with representations of flowers due to a Weiwei art project being in town as you can see from the lights

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4234821 / Gps Link -122.4234746 / Gps Link -122.423466

Gps Coordinates / 37.8270317,-122.4234821 / 37.8270453,-122.4234746 / 37.8270536,-122.423466

It provided medical and dental service to inmates, prison personnel, Lighthouse Service employees, and to civilians on the island.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4234235 / Gps Link -122.423394 / Gps Link -122.4232923

Gps Coordinates / 37.8270611,-122.4234235 / 37.8270343,-122.423394 / 37.8269933,-122.4232923

The hospital was situated on the floor above the dining room.

Al Capone would play his banjo in the shower cells, paranormal tourists claim feelings of mixed emotions as they visit.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.423321 / Gps Link -122.4233257 / Gps Link -122.4233449

Gps Coordinates / 37.8269734,-122.423321 / 37.826971,-122.4233257 / 37.8269854,-122.4233449

It contained three large wards with five hospital beds each, two isolation wards, a treatment room, surgery room, and a supply room, a doctor's office, dentists office, and chief Medical Technical Assistant's (MTA) office, plus a kitchen, and a bathroom with toilet and shower.

Link Location Gps / Gps Link -122.4233633 / Gps Link -122.4233086 / Gps Link -122.4233293

Gps Coordinates / 37.8269703,-122.4233633 / 37.826953,-122.4233086 / 37.8269392,-122.4233293

During its penitentiary years, the hospital was initially staffed by U.S. Public Health Service personnel who were assigned to the Federal Prison Service.