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The Penitentiary
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Text on front reads: "The Penitentiary, Waupun, Wis." An elevated view of Gothic Revival buildings at the prison, built in 1854 of limestone, with ornate towers. A stone wall encircles the facility. The prison housed adult men and women until 1933, when a separate women's prison was built. A water tower and smokestack can be seen on the horizon.
November 16, 1906
E.C. Kropp Co.
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WHi 150913
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Entrance to Prison
1907
Text on front reads: "Entrance to Prison, Waupun, Wis." Main entrance of the Waupun State Prison, built in 1854. Beyond the prison gates is the tower of the Gothic Revival main building. The walls ...
Female Prison
August 6, 1930
Text on front reads: "Female Prison, Wisconsin State Penitentiary, Waupun, Wis." A building that housed female prisoners surrounded by trees, fences and gardens. The towers of the main building can...
Wisconsin State Prison
1904
Text on front reads: "Wisconsin State Prison, Waupun, Wis." Gothic Revival buildings at the prison, built in 1854 of limestone, with ornate towers. A lawn, trees and a garden are in the foreground....
Wisconsin State Prison
1904
Text on front reads: "Wisconsin State Prison, Waupun, Wis." Gothic Revival buildings at the prison, built in 1854 of limestone, with a lawn and trees. The prison housed adult men and women until 19...
Waupun Correctional Institution
1983
Text on front reads: "Waupun Correctional Institution." On reverse: "Waupun Correctional Institution. Located two blocks from Main Street on Madison Street, it is a state prison for convicted male ...
Waupun State Prison
circa 1910-1919
An exterior view of the Waupun State Prison. Caption reads: "State Prison, Waupun, Wis."
