Alcatraz: A Pricier Prison Than a Park

Alcatraz brings in millions as a museum—but rebuilding it as a prison would cost a fortune. Here's the breakdown.

Alcatraz Island is one of the most iconic historical landmarks in the United States. But what if we stopped treating it like a museum—and started using it again as a prison?

Turns out, it’s a lot cheaper to tell its story than to revive it.