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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Rutland > Rutland Prison Camp
 Name
Rutland Prison Camp
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 Database Info
created by 1Up on 8/21/2013 9:47 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 8/8/2023 4:21 PM
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 Overview
 Description
2-3 mile walk into the woods unless the gates unlocked, then you can drive in. Solitary confinement and root cellar buildings are still standing, but covered in graffiti. There are also several foundations around the area and at least 1 accessible tunnel. Since it's located in the State Park anyone can check it out.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address

Rutland, Massachusetts
United States
Owner: Town of Rutland, MA
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  •  Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  • Hunters
  •  Interesting Features
    Ruins of the Solitary Confinement building as well as the Vegetable Cellar.
    Multiple foundations.
    At least 1 Tunnel, possibly more.
    Shotgun shells everywhere.
    Graffiti everywhere.
     Security Measures
  • locked gates
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1903
    Closed: 1934
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment
    Camera
     History
    Rutland Prison Camp was built in 1903 and was used to house about 100 prisoners. It was constructed and run largely by the prisoners who also maintained a farm which provided food and money for the institution. The Prison Camp remained open for about 31 years, closing in 1934.
     Media Coverage
    https://www.atlaso...utland-prison-camp

    https://www.onlyin...nd-prison-camp-ma/
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    The Prison Camp
    Wed, Aug 21st, 2013
    posted by 1Up
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     Web Links
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 8/8/2023 4:22 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Aug 8 23 at 16:22, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Aug 8 23 at 16:21, Emperor Wang changed the following: City
  • on Aug 7 23 at 13:59, fr00tCake changed the following: Media Coverage, Web Links
  • on May 23 14 at 1:09, Steed validated this location
  • on Aug 22 13 at 17:32, 1Up changed the following: History, Hazards, Interesting Features, Recommended Equipment
  • on Aug 22 13 at 17:06, 1Up changed the following: History, Hazards
  • on Aug 21 13 at 22:50, 1Up made this location public
  • on Aug 21 13 at 22:49, 1Up made this location private
  • on Aug 21 13 at 22:49, 1Up made this location available
  • on Aug 21 13 at 22:48, 1Up updated gallery picture Tunnel
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