Virginia State Penitentiary

A Notorious History

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Penology, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel, True Crime
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Author: Dale M. Brumfield ISBN: 9781439663165
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: October 30, 2017
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Dale M. Brumfield
ISBN: 9781439663165
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: October 30, 2017
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

Thomas Jefferson developed the idea for the Virginia State Penitentiary and set the standard for the future of the American prison system. Designed by U.S. Capitol and White House architect Benjamin Latrobe, the "Pen" opened its doors in 1800. Vice President Aaron Burr was incarcerated there in 1807 as he awaited trial for treason. The prison endured severe overcrowding, three fires, an earthquake and numerous riots. More than 240 prisoners were executed there by electric chair. At one time, the ACLU called it the "most shameful prison in America." The institution was plagued by racial injustice, eugenics experiments and the presence of children imprisoned among adults. Join author Dale Brumfield as he charts the 190-year history of the iconic prison.

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Thomas Jefferson developed the idea for the Virginia State Penitentiary and set the standard for the future of the American prison system. Designed by U.S. Capitol and White House architect Benjamin Latrobe, the "Pen" opened its doors in 1800. Vice President Aaron Burr was incarcerated there in 1807 as he awaited trial for treason. The prison endured severe overcrowding, three fires, an earthquake and numerous riots. More than 240 prisoners were executed there by electric chair. At one time, the ACLU called it the "most shameful prison in America." The institution was plagued by racial injustice, eugenics experiments and the presence of children imprisoned among adults. Join author Dale Brumfield as he charts the 190-year history of the iconic prison.

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