Tour an Old Frontier Prison
Neighborhood: Southeast Boise
Phone: +1 208 334 2844
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The "Old Pen" is a view of prison life in the West over the span of 100 years. The castle-like fortress was built in 1870 and was enlarged over the years, often with prisoner labor, until 1973 when a new prison replaced this one. Visitors take a 90-minute tour through solitary confinement cells, death row and the gallows. It is also the site of Idaho's only hanging in 1957. The building also houses several museums within the museum. Admission fees: USD5 for adults, USD4 for seniors and USD3 for kids (6-12).
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Truly worthwhile
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Reviewed by:jeligula from on Jun 02 2008
much fun
this was a great outing. The whole family had a good time. Also a good way to teach kids what happe...
Reviewed by:cullodenwarrior from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho on Feb 13 2008
State Penn
I like the part in one of the buildings that had a display on how the electricity was generated by t...
Reviewed by:trademacher48 from on Feb 06 2008
