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location - Garrison, MT
Montana Prison - Deer Lodge, MT |
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We went to the
Montana Prison Museum. This was the first Federal prison in Montana built
in 1871 and used until the 1970's.
The stone walls were built by the
prisoners. |
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The visitor center with the wire fence separating the
prisoners from
the visitors.
The medical center |
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Besides making weapons, the prisoners were creative in making things like this radio. |
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The warden's office.
A hard time cell |
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The shower in the hard time cell area. |
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A regular cell.
A cell block.
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The walkway for the guards to patrol the cell block without getting near the cells.
The main cell building. |
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Modern showers replaced the open area.
The Chapel |
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The exercise yard. |
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The mess hall.
The TV room. This is before the mandatory cable TV rules. |
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This is the Theater, a building donated to the prison. |
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