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Newgate Prison

1781 to 1900 (year approximate)
Visual representations and manuscript material related to the Newgate Prison, a former copper mine located in present day East Granby, Connecticut. Mining began as early as 1705, and between 1776-1782 the structure and tunnels were used to house prisoners of war during the American Revolution. Today it is a historic house managed by the State of Connecticut.
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