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Arch Street Prison, first called "New Prison," was intended as a Pennsylvania State penitentiary. These minutes include construction accounts. It was, however, never considered sufficiently safe or well constructed to house prisoners and was used instead to detain debtors and witnesses.
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| Collection: | Arch Street Prison Minutes |
| Collection Number: | Am.3228 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.12 Linear feet 0.12 linear feet, 1 volume |
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Arch Street Prison, first called "New Prison," was intended as a Pennsylvania State penitentiary. These minutes include construction accounts. It was, however, never considered sufficiently safe or well constructed to house prisoners and was used instead to detain debtors and witnesses. |