240 Comments Posted by loviatar

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"Without any major renovation since 1845, the facility did not have individual plumbing in each cell. Inmates were given five gallon buckets to use as chamber pots while awaiting their once-a-week trip to the facility's two functioning toilets. "

Had to read up on the jail itself after looking through this photo set, really interesting stuff.
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Very interesting, thanks for the research, Motts!
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Can't believe the remains of those past were just out in the open like this.
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As a bone collector, seeing this in person would have made me scream in joy! What an awesome discovery...
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Looks like watercolor paint. This is beautiful.
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Love this shot. Simply breathtaking!
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Love that small bit of light, peeking in through the keyhole of the doors.
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Great color and texture going on here.
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The tin ceiling is to die for, I love it!
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One just does not see beautiful architecture like this anymore.
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This is such a gorgeous shot!
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Does anyone know what these letters/numbers mean? Is it a date?
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More like "Noose, KNOT so..."

Sorry, I couldn't help myself..
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This bedframe really reminds me of my own! Only mine sits taller, is black and has a headboard where this one has the empty space.
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Vastarien's comment makes me happy.