Tourist Boom At Alcatraz Prison, 1983

Alcatraz Prison becomes a "must see" tourist destination for those visiting San Francisco with interior shots of prison block and cells. The Nation Park Service is experiencing a tourist boom as the famous prison on Alcatraz Island, located in San Francisco Bay, becomes a "must see" for visitors to San Francisco, California. Interior scenes of Alcatraz Prison showing the cell blocks. CU of interior of prisoner cell at Alcatraz Prison. People on tourist ferry with skyline of San Francisco in BG. Excellent front view of a ferry boat underway in foggy weather conditions. LS, foggy view Alcatraz Island with ferry boat in FG. CU of sign that reads "United States Penitentiary". Shows dock area of Alcatraz Prison. Various scenes of Alcatraz Penitentiary (prison) as tourists take tour.