Opened on June 1, 1835, Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario, closed its doors on September 30, 2013 before being converted into a museum.
Opened on June 1, 1835, Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario, closed its doors on September 30, 2013 before being converted into a museum.
Housing both men and women, known for “housing” criminals such as Grace Marks, Susan Kenney, Wayne Boden and Russell Williams, Kingston Penitentiary also became part of the region’s history following the August 14, 1954 riot, during which prisoners caused $2 million worth of damage, mobilizing 160 officers for two hours.
The building is now part of the Correctional Service of Canada Museum, where its history is told through documents and photographs. It has been featured in several novels including Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and Cataract City by Craig Davidson.
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