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THE NATIONAL BIG HOUSE PRISON MUSEUM
Building a better understanding of the Corrections profession
(916) 985-2561 ext. 4589
FOLSOM PRISON
How it was Then
Surgery Table - Circa 1968
Surgery Table - Circa 1968
Old Guards - Circa 1900
Old Guards - Circa 1900
License Plate Imprinting Press - Circa 1960s
License Plate Imprinting Press - Circa 1960s
Gatling Gun - Circa 1920
Gatling Gun - Circa 1920
Gas Station - Circa 1970s
Gas Station - Circa 1970s
Entrance Gate - Circa 1927
Entrance Gate - Circa 1927
East Gate - Circa 1970
East Gate - Circa 1970
Bike Race Main Yard - Circa 1926
Bike Race Main Yard - Circa 1926
East Gate - Circa 1925
East Gate - Circa 1925
Gate Topper - Circa 1898
Gate Topper - Circa 1898
Greystone Chapel, Last Supper Mural - Circa 1953
Greystone Chapel, Last Supper Mural - Circa 1953
View From China Hill Of Prison - Circa 1912
View From China Hill Of Prison - Circa 1912
Inmates Yard Recall - Circa 1918
Inmates Yard Recall - Circa 1918
Warden's Office - Circa 1902
Warden's Office - Circa 1902
The Powerhouse - Circa 1915
The Powerhouse - Circa 1915
Pig Races On Main Yard - Circa 1890
Pig Races On Main Yard - Circa 1890
Railroad & Tower 7 - Circa 1923
Railroad & Tower 7 - Circa 1923
Fountain - Circa 1920s
Fountain - Circa 1920s
Boot Repair - Circa 1920s
Boot Repair - Circa 1920s
Pharmacy - Circa 1930s
Pharmacy - Circa 1930s
C Block - Circa 1890s
C Block - Circa 1890s
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