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Wisconsin State Prison Buildings and Grounds

Date: 1893
Description: Elevated exterior view of buildings and grounds of the Wisconsin State Prison. Prisoners are line up in formation.
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Dane County Jail

Date: 1901
Description: The Dane County Jail. To the right is the sheriff's residence.
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Sing Sing Prison

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Description: View down curved road toward the prison exterior. The view is taken from a road uphill from the structure, allowing for a view of two sides of the prison. ...
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Penitentiary

Date: 1921
Description: View across river toward the exterior of the prison, with the central tower and wings. A boat sits at the dock on the far shoreline, and a large smokestack...
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Courthouse and Jail

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Description: View of the Green Lake County Courthouse and Jail. Two children stand on the steps of the jail, built in 1869. The courthouse, built in 1863, is on the rig...
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President Monroe's Law Office

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Description: Exterior view of President Monroe's Law Office. Sign near entrance reads, "President of the United States and Author of the Monroe Doctrine Feb. 6, 1786 -...
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County Jail

Date: 1906
Description: Photographic postcard view of the exterior of the County Jail surrounded by a lawn. A sidewalk leads to wide stone steps that rise up to an arched entrance...
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Jackson County Jail and Sheriff Residence

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Description: View across snow-covered ground towards a brick building. There are two men posing standing near the corner of the building on the right. The structure is ...

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