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This is a piece of rope used in the double hangings of George and Rufus Hamilton on July 27, 1949.15
Pressed tin ceiling in one of the exhibit areas.20 August 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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Ceiling tiles - Ornamental tin tiles were used to cover the Jail's ceilings over a century ago. In touring the building, it will be seen that many of the metal ceilings have been preserved and that several different designs were used.17
The patterened tin ceiling used in some rooms in the basement.2 September 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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Here is another design used for the tin ceilings in the basement.19
Exposed original floorboards on the first floor of the jail.2 September 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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Floorboards - A look at the 1840 pine tongue and groove floorboards used in building the Jail. They were put in place with hand-made nails.21
First and second floor privies were located in the stone bays at the west end of the building.20 August 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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The octagonal stone bays that formerly housed the privies were also left intact.23
Outside wall and wire fence around three sides of the exercise yard. It is topped by barbed wire.22 September 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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This outside wall was the only barrier between the public and the inmates in the exercise yard. It measures approximately 13 feet high and is armed with razor wire at its peak.25
Homemade nail and weapon found during renovations to the jail.20 September 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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Hand-made flooring nail - An example of those used in building the York County Jail, 1840 -1842.Weapon - This device was constructed by a prisoner with whatever materials were available. In this case a home-made nail and a block of wood were tied together to make some type of stabbing weapon.
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The dreaded leather strap used for punishing prisoners.21 September 2004
668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B
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