THIS DAY IN CRIME HISTORY: AUGUST 11, 1934

On this date in 1934, the first inmates began to arrive at the federal prison on Alcatraz  Island.  Alcatraz, previously home to a military prison, was converted for use by the U.S.  Department of Justice to house it's most dangerous inmates.  Early residents of the federal  prison include Al Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Alvin Karpis, and Robert "The Birdman  of Alcatraz" Stroud.

Further reading:

AlcatrazHistory.com

National park Service - Alcatraz Island

BoP: Alcatraz