More from within Death Row in the old Carleton County Gaol today. A visit here is a sobering experience.
As noted yesterday, there were only three official executions held here.
This cell, with a ball and chain, is particularly evocative.
These are photographs of a documentary done several years ago in the old gaol.
This window, past the cells, looks out to the next building over, the former courthouse, which has a tunnel connection to this one. Now that courthouse is home to Arts Court, a home for multiple artistic groups.
Criminal justice changes. When Ontario was still Upper Canada, much of the legal system was based on the "bloody code" of Britain's legal system, where many crimes could be capital crimes.
Windows in Death Row were like this- wooden slats in an upward position to minimize views outside.
A look back down the stairs.
And a final view from the street, with ivy draped over the wall.
That cell door is so narrow. Great photos, William.
ReplyDeleteVery narrow.
Delete...would they have room for Trump?
ReplyDeleteNot wanted here!
DeleteSoul shattering experience.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteQuite a depressing place, William.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteI wonder if this jail is haunted by the ghosts of its former inmates?
ReplyDeleteSo the stories go.
DeleteIntriguing place and history ~ awesome header photo too ~ thanks,
ReplyDeletean artist reflects
You're welcome.
DeleteA dark and depressing place.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteI'm thinking jail back then was vastly different from what we have now. this place looks very cold.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteFortunately, in many democratic countries, times have improved a lot compared to the conditions of the past.
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
DeleteI think the Perth jail, where they hanged people, is for sale!
ReplyDeleteSomething like that could find some use.
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