Trip to Prison Museum
We had been to the prison a few years ago, and when friends Dale & Jan wanted to see something, we suggested the Territorial Prison. So off we go and once again renewed our interest and to give them a tour of one of the area interests.
Museum entrance
Plaque at the entrance
View across the Colorado River to the mission, with the railroad tracks in view
Mission plaque
Guardhouse & lookout on the prison grounds
Weekly menu for the prisoners
Cellblock
Dale & Marge in the cell. Cells are 9'x12' with 6 bunks
Dale & Jan peering in one of the cells
The "Dark Cell" which is the cell for "unruly" or inmates that do not conform to the rules
Inside the "Dark Cell" or hole where you spend from one to 30 days, and you do not receive any blankets for the night. Meals are bread & water.
Ventilation & light is provided by a 8" shaft to the surface
Courtyard for inmates exercise
Another view across the river
Explanation of view across the river
Model of Territorial Prison
