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In 1904, an incorrigible ward consisting of five steel cages was constructed on this site. The total budget for the building, including steel cages, corrugated iron roofing, and lumber, was five hundred dollars. Approximately 4,000 adobe bricks, manufactured by prisoners, were used in the construction of the cell house. The steel cages were ordered from the Champion Iron Company of Kenton, Ohio. The cells were later moved to Florence when the new prison was built. Since then, four of the five doors have been returned. The locking mechanism is on display in the museum.
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