Convicts march with arms crossed at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. The rock wall behind them has an open gate and a faceted tower with a balcony, on which is an armed guard. Cell blocks with barred windows, power poles, and electric lamps are in the background.
Date
[between 1920 and 1930?]
Notes
Formerly X-7787 and Engle #40427; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Engle #40427.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7001853846
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.) on sheet 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Prisoners--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1920-1930.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
Source
Source: Morey Engle
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
