The Department of Parks and
Recreation
Yuma, Arizona
presents
The Gathering of the Gunfighters
| Built by prisoners in 1876, The Arizona
Territorial Prison housed 3,069 inmates which included 29 women who
lived within these cells during its 33 years of operation. As new cells
were needed these too were built by prisoners. There is so much of
interest here. Even if you are not interested in buildings, the museum
and tour makes this a must see place. Ask some one who has been here.
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Photos of some famous people of this era found near the prison |
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Click on photo to enlarge |
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| Now that you have seen the costumes, the good guys, the bad guys and their ladies, come next year and see the gun fighting. Get a taste of what the real west was like. Come join the fun. | ||
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Photos by J. Yates |
