Old New-Gate Prison
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Old New-Gate Prison is a former prison and mine site on New-Gate Road in East Granby, Connecticut. It is now operated by the state of Connecticut as the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine Archaeological Preserve. Previously closed for restoration since 2009, it was re-opened on July 14, 2018.[3] The site includes a colonial-era copper mine, which visitors are able to explore through a guided tour, and the remains of the state's first official prison, which was used between 1776 and 1782 to house prisoners of war from the American Revolutionary War.[4] The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.[2]
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Old New-Gate Prison | |
Coordinates | 41°57′43″N 72°44′44″W |
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Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1775 |
Architect | mason levy |
NRHP reference No. | 70000839 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1970[1] |
Designated NHL | November 28, 1972[2] |
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