John Sparling Tours McNeil Island Prison in April of 1998

Situated off of the shores of Steilacoom, Washington, John learns what life is like on the only island operating prison since the closing of Alcatraz in 1963. Segment originally aired in May of 1998 on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here," seen in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding communities.

[@toma419]

I was there 96-97 and remember the great view of Rainier from the yard!

[@853alcazar]

Well I worked and lived there 75-80, actually loved my job fixing the boats and operating them and got paid for it.

[@barajas562]

My dad did time in the island in the early 90's , I use to love the boat ride :)

[@JamesMcNeil1000]

is it bad to be proud that i come from the family that owned this island? this is very interesting what im finding out about my family's past.

[@OtsdarvaOS]

This is like looking into the past.

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@jimmyebasco38 got a question for you if your still on youtube, did u know a man by the last name ambers

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It is no longer in use now.