Rock Garden "One of the beauty spots"


 




Back of postcard: Rock Garden, Illinois State Penitentiary Statesville, Near Joilet Illinois.
One of the beauty spots on the 2,200 acre grounds. The Illinois State Penitentiary is located 5 miles north of Joliet on U.S 66 alt. 
Ektachrome by Brock.


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