The Perfect Island
Alcatraz must be worth millions because it’s in such a perfect location. Engineers who examined the entire island were impressed with everything about it. The Pacific Coast Board of Engineers publicly acknowledges how perfect it was for a new military base.
They liked how the island was in the center of the inner harbor. It would be the first to greet any brave enemies trying to approach San Francisco and Angel Island’s inner area. Undoubtedly, the United States must’ve loved how they acquired the ideal island without spending any money.