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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Old Idaho Penitentiary History and Hauntings

Old Idaho Penitentiary History and Hauntings

Frandsen, Dakota

Paperback

Architecture History

Publisher Price: $8.99

ISBN13: 9798295665806
Publisher: Research Division Bonkers
Published: Jun 3 2026
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.11 Width: 4.25 Depth: 7.00
Language: English

For over a century, the Old Idaho Penitentiary-a fortress of unforgiving Table Rock sandstone-imprisoned over 13,000 souls, witnessed brutal riots, and hosted ten state-mandated executions, including the agonizing, botched hanging of Raymond Allen Snowden.

This comprehensive report synthesizes the grim history of America's penal system with the enduring trauma left behind. It takes you inside the unventilated cell blocks where inmates suffered in extreme temperatures, relied on honey buckets for waste, and were broken in solitary confinement structures like Siberia and The Dungeon. You will uncover the unique stories of notable inmates, including Idaho's Black Widow, Lyda Southard, and the assassin Harry Orchard, and the remarkable tale of Dennis the Cat, the beloved prison mascot.

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