Yuma Prison

Yuma Territorial Prison.
Of course they had to have a place to hold the real hard core inmates.
The prison cemetery. Most people were sent home to be buried if claimed.
The sign for the convicts that died while in prison.
Some of the things the prisoners made that they could sell or use for barter.
Entrance through the wall is called a Sallyport.

Guard tower at entrance to the prison.
Weight used on the end of the rope for hangings.
the sign for the weight.
Door was lowered on the inside for future movies. They had to lower them for the movie stars so they would look taller.
Yes, it finally happened. I tried to tell Bil if he kept going after the vaults and safes he was going to get caught-- now look where he is.

The mission across the river.
The mission sign.
construction of the prison walls. This metal work is embedded in cement to strengthen the walls and ceilings.

The dark cell was used to "tame" hardened criminals.
The walls of the prison and how thick they are.
View of the prison from across the river as seen by their photo sign.
The sign describing the bridge built for ocean to ocean crossing the Colorado.
the ocean to ocean bridge near the prison and across to the mission area seen in the distance.
The lock system for the prison doors.
Photo of the main cell block.