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Dark Spaces: Montana's Historic Penitentiary at Deer Lodge
Dark Spaces Montana's Historic Penitentiary at Deer Lodge
Author: Ellen Baumler
The penitentiary at Deer Lodge, established in 1870, was Montana Territory's first federal facility. In 1889 it became a state penal institution and served in that capacity until 1979. Under the direction of the long serving (1893-1921) and controversial warden Frank Conley, prison laborers built most of the buildings that visitors see today. Th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780826345479
ISBN-10: 0826345476
Publication Date: 10/16/2008
Pages: 127
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Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Book Type: Paperback
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