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Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum

Name: Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum
Address: 406 North High Street, Anamosa, IA, 52205, US

406 North High Street

Anamosa, IA 52205

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319-462-2386

The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 132-year history of Iowa's largest prison, the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The museum offers displays describing prison life, the “guard” through the years, and a large variety of photographs from the prison's early days.

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