south dakota state penitentiary

historical Photos

The following pictures are of the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The date of many of these pictures is unknown. It may take a few seconds for the pictures
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A view of the Penitentiary from what now is North Drive in Sioux Falls.	An aerial view of the South Dakota State Pennitentiary, dated 1947.
A close-up of the old Warden's House. Until 1989, state law required the warden to live on the grounds of the Penitentiary. The building is now used for Parole Board offices.	View of the State Penitentiary from inside the yard.
A view of the yard at the State Penintentiary.	Inmates returning to the cell blocks.
Guards keep watch on the southeast wall during the Riot of October 1954.	Staff and onlookers watch from outside the walls during the Riot of October 1954.
Inmates take part in a softball game in the recreation yard.	A view of the SDSP Chapel.
A postcard featuring the Penitentiary.	A postcard of the Big Sioux River with the Penitentiary in the background.