This vintage lithographic postcard captures the Warden’s Residence of Clinton Prison, located in Dannemora, New York. The imposing Victorian-era building features intricate architectural details, including steep gabled roofs, dormer windows, and a central tower that conveys a sense of authority and grandeur. The multi-story structure is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and a landscaped yard with trees, reflecting a stark contrast to the austere purpose of the adjacent Clinton Prison, one of New York State’s most infamous correctional facilities. A classic 1950s automobile is parked near the entrance gate, giving the image a sense of time and place. To the rear, parts of the prison’s foreboding walls and other structures are visible, reinforcing its presence as a maximum-security penitentiary. The postcard’s monochromatic tones enhance the historic feel of the scene. Clinton Prison, also known as Dannemora State Prison, opened in 1845. Located in the remote Adirondack Mountains of northern New York, this maximum-security facility earned the nickname “Little Siberia” due to the area’s frigid winters. Initially constructed to house inmates working in nearby iron mines, it became one of the most secure and storied prisons in the state. Throughout its history, Clinton Prison has housed some of New York’s most notorious criminals. In 2015, it gained national attention for a dramatic daring and well-publicized prison break involving two inmates. Dannemora is a small village in Clinton County, situated near the Canadian border in upstate New York. Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, the village is characterized by its rugged natural beauty and isolation. This postcard was produced by the Merrimack Post Card Company, based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. (SOLD)
This cabinet card offer a clear and crisp image of a uniformed member of a fraternal organization. Hopefully, a visitor to the cabinet card gallery will be able to identify which organization the gentleman represents. The photographer of this image is Edward P. Fowler and his studio was located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Listings of his photography business indicate that he operated at least between the years 1869 and 1880. During that time period he operated his business on Main Street and on Merrimack Street, apparently not simultaneously.
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