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Ghost Town Jail
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Uploaded: 03/03/09 6:00 AM GMT
Ghost Town Jail
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The Bannack jail was built of 8-10inch logs.But jails were seldom used because offenders were either warned , told to get out of town, or hung.And no one wanted the job of guarding prisoners.It would take the people away from working their gold claims. Inside the jail there are still metal rings with chains where prisoners would be 'hooked up.'Henry Plummer became sheriff in 1863, he was a vigilante with quite a past! He had the jail built.And even tho he was an outlaw, he never spent time in that jail either, instead he was eventually taken directly to the gallows and hung!(someday I hope to do a website all about those gold panning days at Bannack)
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The series is becoming more and more interesting! Definitely looking out for more shots and that website.
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
Great photos and stories.
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I'll give up my mug if you fill up my jug with that good ole mountain dew.
Really great capture and presentation here Verena. Love the grass roof & the antique look hee.
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Bloody Cold today, burr.
interesting stuff V. keep em coming, you should do a website about that gold panning stuff! hehe.
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Fascinating history of a jail that was seldom used. I like the contrasts. Is that grasses growing on the roof?
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Loveing every post in this series. These places are full of silent stories. Your compositions and hues are great! Keep 'em coming! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
A great addition to this fantastic series. I'm looking foward to your next post.
Ed
Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
Another great one, did Bonnie and Clyde ever spend a night there? JUst think of the stories that came out of this little jail. Love this series of yours.
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I agree with others comments. Great series indeed Lady V!
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Not much to add except that I like it a lot. The sepia really adds to the era feel. Looks like it's not going to hold too many bad guys now days. Great job.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams.......
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Whoa... the sheriff was an outlaw who was eventually hanged?? Tough stuff out yonder! I suspect one would need to be a pretty tough customer to make a go of it... Love this series, Ms. V!
mary
mary
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
Guess being booked into this jail was better than the alternative, Hanging. Thanks V, for giving me the curiosity to Google Bannack. Extremely interesting history.
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Can you paint with all the colors of the wind.
Looks like some one broke out! Probably a ghost bandit on the loose. Very nice, V.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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Kiss me whether I'm Irish or not
Winona