Category Archives: prisons

York County Hex Murder Defendant Taught by Well-Know Artist in Prison.

Posted on December 15, 2009 by june lloyd

Fellow blogger Jim McClure just finished a four-part series on whatever happened to the “Hex” murder defendants. Two of those told about paintings by John Curry, one of those convicted in 1929 for the murder of Nelson Rehmeyer. Coincidentally, while … Continue reading →

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York County Woman Sent to Eastern Penitentiary

Posted on May 1, 2009 by june lloyd

One of the most awesome, and chilling, buildings I have ever visited is the former Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. It was opened in 1829 and closed in 1971. After over 20 years in limbo it opened as a museum … Continue reading →

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Another Escape from York County Jail

Posted on April 8, 2009 by june lloyd

It seems that I can’t get away from crime and punishment, York County style. I was checking the files at York County Heritage Trust today to see if I could find out what was carved on the tablet above the … Continue reading →

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York County Commissioners Outraged by Jail Vandalism

Posted on April 6, 2009 by june lloyd

1850s York County Prison Here we were with a nice new jail that resembled a castle and someone had the nerve to deface the tablet over the entrance. When you look at the photo above you wonder how in the … Continue reading →

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Front Window Escape from York Jail

Posted on July 9, 2008 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller drawing of York jail on George Street York County has had four prisons in its nearly 260 year history. The present one certainly seems to be the most secure. But reading the newspaper accounts of past jailbreaks, you … Continue reading →

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Crime Pays in York County

Posted on June 13, 2008 by june lloyd

William Wagner Drawing of 1830 York County Courthouse. I’m certainly not advocating crime, but when you think of it, salaries for all those policemen, jailers, judges, and attorneys do add to the economy. Building and upkeep of the prisons and … Continue reading →

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Fire at York County Jail Alarms Inmates

Posted on February 17, 2008 by june lloyd

1908 York County Prison The former York County Jail has stood empty for many years. Every now and then someone suggests a new use for the striking five story brick building, but nothing seems to come of it. The original … Continue reading →

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Christmas Jail Break from York County Prison

Posted on December 25, 2007 by june lloyd

York County Prison, built 1853 The December 29, 1857 Gazette reported a Christmas night prison excape at the York County jail, which had been built only four years before. The escapees of 150 years ago used a method similar to … Continue reading →

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