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Former Kansas State Penitentiary now open for public tours

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The Kansas State Penitentiary has a more interesting history than some might realize. The original prison, known in modern days as the Lansing Correctional Facility, was abandoned several years ago. Construction on the original limestone building began in the 1860s using prison labor. The prison executed state, federal and military prisoners by hanging until 1965.

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Former Kansas State Penitentiary now open for public tours

By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story     LANSING, Kansas (KCTV) — It’s not as famous as Alcatraz, but the Kansas State Penitentiary has a more interesting history than some might realize, and the Lansing Historical Society plans to share about it. The original prison, known in modern days as the Lansing Correctional Facility, was abandoned several years ago when a new one opened right behind it. State lawmakers were discussing …

·Colorado Springs, United States
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KRDO broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Friday, December 8, 2023.
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