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Old Idaho Penitentiary
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Trace
August 23, 2022
Explore the facility that housed some of the West’s most notorious criminals for 100 years. Tour solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows while walking through 30 buildings that are part of this experience. The museum also houses the extensive J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit of Arms and Armaments, a collection of thousands of antique guns and weapons donated to the State of Idaho.
Explore the facility that housed some of the West’s most notorious criminals for 100 years. Tour solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows while walking through 30 buildings that are part of this experience. The museum also houses the extensive J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit of Arms and Ar…
Rachel
July 27, 2021
A neat place to visit for some local history
Leigh Ann
October 20, 2020
In 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visitors of the Old Idaho Penitentiary can walk through solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows. Visit today and relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals, and executions. Call for more details about special events, educational programs and guided tours.
In 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visito…
Faith
April 9, 2018
An old prison, now turned museum. Also the site of beautiful botanical gardens.
Brian
July 19, 2017
Get a taste of what prison life was like in the 1860s when Idaho Territory's criminals spent lots of their lives isolated in this cold, damp, structure!
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地点
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID
East End