Anamosa State Penitentiary

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406 N High St
Anamosa, IA 52205
+1 (319) 462-2386
http://www.asphistory.com

The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum is a captivating attraction that delves into the 140-year history of Iowa's largest prison, offering visitors a glimpse into prison life, the role of guards, and a vast collection of photographs from the prison's early days.

With dioramas showcasing quarrying and construction techniques, a replica of a prison cell, and informative videos on the prison's overall history and the significance of sports, the museum provides an immersive experience for all who visit.

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Imposing & Beautiful Structure
9/8/2020

Unfortunately the museum and gift shop were closed due to Covid, but this place deserves a drive-by ...

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Very interesting
9/1/2019

This is a small museum packed with a lot of information! A very interesting place. Items were well d...

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Very interesting
8/6/2019

We stumbled on to this museum and we are so glad we stopped. A short video describes the prison and ...

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