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Boise, ID
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About Old Idaho Penitentiary
Built in 1870, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public and operated for 101 years documenting Boise's transition from frontier settlement to modern capital. Visitors explore the prison yard and cell houses through guided or self-guided tours, viewing historical spaces where significant events shaped the institution's legacy, with mostly accessible grounds suitable for all guests.