The rotary jail :: escape-proof cells on a carousel, 1882-1966 /

"The rotary jail was one of the more unusual architectural designs in history. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were constructed in the United States from 1882 through 1889. This book describes in detail their construction, op...

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1. Verfasser: Madden, W. C. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, ©2017.
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Zusammenfassung:"The rotary jail was one of the more unusual architectural designs in history. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were constructed in the United States from 1882 through 1889. This book describes in detail their construction, operation and eventual demise"--
Beschreibung:1 online resource : illustrations, plans
ISBN:1476629137
9781476629131

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