Last month, New Plymouth Prison closed its doors because it is not earthquake proof. It was one of the oldest prisons in use in the country. Click here to read more.
The prison has a certain historic beauty … unless you are the one that is locked up. I hope it isn’t torn down and agree it is odd to see a prison close when there is always talk about more being needed.
i like the facade of this building. the wooden door has character. but sleeping right beside a toilet bowl must be an eye-opener.:p
i wonder why this prison was closed down--i hope it's because crimes are going down. here, prisons are over-crowded. i remember my visit to Alcatraz--i had goosebumps.
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That's a place you only want to visit. Once!
ReplyDeleteA prison closing down seems a rare event. We just seem to have ever expanding prisons.
ReplyDeleteThe prison has a certain historic beauty … unless you are the one that is locked up. I hope it isn’t torn down and agree it is odd to see a prison close when there is always talk about more being needed.
ReplyDeletei like the facade of this building. the wooden door has character. but sleeping right beside a toilet bowl must be an eye-opener.:p
ReplyDeletei wonder why this prison was closed down--i hope it's because crimes are going down. here, prisons are over-crowded. i remember my visit to Alcatraz--i had goosebumps.
Nice building. Love the toilet door. Back than they probably had long drops
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