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Old Idaho Penitentiary Gives A Glimpse Into Prison Life

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Cellblock at Old Idaho Pen

The Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise closed 45 years ago, and as hard as they tried to keep people in, these days they can't keep people out. Amber Bierle of the Idaho State Historical Society talks about the history of the "Old Pen" and some of the upcoming events.

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