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In response to
"posted below ... looks like they were executed at the penitentiary (here) not the court. -- nm"
by
loosilu in the nook in the attic
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I'm not familiar with the area, but here's what I found
Posted by
Brian (aka trav007)
Oct 22 '08, 06:57
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"Old Capitol Prison, located in Washington D. C. was originally built in 1800 as a tavern and boarding house. However, after the capitol building was burned in the War of 1812, our nation's capitol was housed there until a new capitol building could be built.
It is most widely known as the prison where Belle Boyd and Rose O'Neal were incarcerated. Many hangings took place in the gallows at Old Capitol Prison. Among them, the Lincoln Assassination conspirators, spies, political prisoners and Captain Henry Wirz - commander of Andersonville Prison.
There is nothing remaining of the Old Capitol Prison. The place where it once stood is now occupied by the United States Supreme Court Building."
- Here (www.censusdiggins.com)
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