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Prisons and Jails
Structures used to house criminals and others who have broken the law.
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Often referred to as "The Rock" or simply Alcatraz, the island has been the location of a lighthouse, a fort, a military and federal prison and an American Indian protest. It has become a popular tourist attraction.
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Completed in 1858, this massive Egyptian Revival style stone building was designed by the same architect who also did the Old Illinois State Capitol. The Dubuque County Historical Society now owns the building and operates it as a local history museum.
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Designed by John Haviland and opened in 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary.
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This gothic structure operated as a penitentiary from 1876 to 1995. Courts ruled that the 5 x 7-foot (2.1 m) cells were cruel and unusual punishment and the prison was closed. The site is now maintained as a tourist attraction and training facility.
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The Honor Farm, originally called the Penitentiary Farm, was acquired by the State Legislature in 1931. It is a minimum security facility. The original administration building is still standing and in use.
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