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A unique and historic jail facility exists in Springfield, MO, the city’s old calaboose. Details

 

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Episode: Springfield’s Historic Calaboose

The calaboose was built in 1891 and is the oldest existing structure owned by the city. Restoration work has resulted in its use today as a police substation and as a police museum that’s open to the public. John Sellars, executive director of the History Museum for Springfield-Greene County, shares the unique history of the building and highlights some of the historic collection that it contains.

Duration: (24:48)
Premiere Date: 03/24/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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