The origin story of Alcatraz's name is a complicated mix of language, a history that dates back to the first Europeans to explore the coast of California, and, a flock of seabirds.

At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary.

President Trump has directed the reopening of Alcatraz, the infamous former prison, sparking curiosity about its history. Originally a military fort, it became a federal penitentiary in 1934, housing notorious criminals like Al Capone.