Old Montana State Prison

W A Clark Theater The first of its kind in the United States. It was funded by W.A. Clark of Butte, MT and built by prison labor. It held plays, prizefights, movies and more. It was finished in 1920 and served untill 1975 when it was gutted by fire. It had seating for 1000 people, both inmates and the general public.

DSC08712a down the cell block

Window to Origanal Maximum Security Unit

Corner Gaurd Tower

From Inside the Outter Wall this is the only section left with the barbed wire left in place

One of the Cell Houses, the bricks were made by the prisoners and then the building was built by the prisoners.

Bleeding Hearts Inside Prison Walls

Corner Tower with Search Lights on Top

Outside Prison Walls

Outside Looking In

Gaurd Entrance