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Tales From the Squirrel Cage Jail Volume 2

Author : Ryan Roenfeld

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 93 pages

File Size : 36,80 MB

Release : 2013-03-09

Category : History

ISBN : 1300818786

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From the outside it looks like a stately home. Inside, it''s quite different. Just 18 rotary cell jails were ever build. Most were promptly condemned as unsafe and cruel, but the biggest one lasted the longest, its three story 90,000 pound rotating cell block serving as the Pottawattamie County jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa from 1885 until 1969. This book is the second in a series, exploring the conditions of local incarceration before the "squirrel cage" was built, and goes into detail of the crimes of some of those who called it "home" over the years.



Tales From the Squirrel Cage Jail

Author : Ryan Roenfeld

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 57 pages

File Size : 47,53 MB

Release : 2009-05-11

Category : History

ISBN : 0557095506

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A history of the 1885 "Squirrel Cage" rotary cell jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and information about some of the colorful prisoners housed there over the years and their crimes.



The Rotary Jail

Author : W.C. Madden

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 16,61 MB

Release : 2017-06-14

Category : Art

ISBN : 1476666156

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The rotary jail was a very unusual architectural design. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were erected in the United States from 1882 through 1889. There were problems. There were mechanical difficulties due to the extreme weight of the components. Unwary prisoners lost digits or limbs when carousels were rotated without warning--one lost his life. Because inmates could only be let out of their cells one at a time, some rotary jails were closed as fire hazards. This book describes in detail their construction, operation and eventual demise, as well as some of the colorful inmates that were held in them.



Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Author : Megan Bannister

Publisher : Reedy Press LLC

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 22,19 MB

Release : 2023-09-15

Category : History

ISBN : 1681064898

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Some claim there’s nothing to see in flyover country. But take a closer look and you’ll discover that Iowa is home to more than just cornfields. In fact, across the Hawkeye State you’ll encounter hidden gems and secret spots abound. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world? What about how much the World’s Largest Popcorn Ball weighs? And why did the Los Angeles Lakers pay to build a basketball court in the small town of Carroll? Dive in and discover the state’s offbeat history and quirky places through Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Set course for larger-than-life attractions like Albert the Bull, the World’s Largest Strawberry, and the Grotto of the Redemption. Learn more about Grant Wood’s connection to Iowa by visiting his former home and studio, or travel through time and space to the place where StarTrek’s Captain James T. Kirk will be born in 2233. Even at some of the state’s most well-known places, you’ll discover hidden histories and unique stories that are not often shared. Local author and travel writer Megan Bannister uncovered some of the state’s wackiest attractions to guide your adventure around Iowa. Buckle up, fill up your tank and get ready for an offbeat road trip full of the state’s best kept secrets.



A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop

Author : Christine Schiefer

Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 37,80 MB

Release : 2024-09-24

Category : True Crime

ISBN :

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Grab your beverage of choice, we’re going back on the road! Bringing you A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop, from the New York Times Bestselling authors of true crime/supernatural podcast And That’s Why We Drink! From the truest crimes to the spookiest supernaturals, this guide will have even more illustrated stories, beverage pit stops, and ice cream recommendations. A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop will explore all the places Christine and Em didn’t get to include in the first book, focusing on 30 new cities they’ve fallen in love with on their travels … and the scariest places that left them shaking in their boots. This one's got everything: the Buffalo Butcher, arsenic bon bons from the storied Dover, aliens in Alaska, and more! Featuring: Terrifying supernatural tales and gripping true crime from thirty different cities across the US. Recommendations for bars, restaurants, hotels, and can’t-miss activities for each city. Playlists tailored to each city and story for all your road-trip listening needs. A chapter full of custom games for fans of the podcast!



100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas

Author : Joe Yogerst

Publisher :

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 16,50 MB

Release : 2020

Category : TRAVEL

ISBN : 1426220901

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From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way.



Frommer's America on Wheels

Author : George McDonald

Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company

Page : 508 pages

File Size : 44,73 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9780028609317

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Includes Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.



Standard Catalog Bimonthly

Author : H.W. Wilson Company

Publisher :

Page : 272 pages

File Size : 37,16 MB

Release : 1921

Category : Best books

ISBN :

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The Disappearing Spoon

Author : Sam Kean

Publisher : Little, Brown

Page : 333 pages

File Size : 44,22 MB

Release : 2010-07-12

Category : Science

ISBN : 0316089087

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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery -- from the Big Bang through the end of time. Though solid at room temperature, gallium is a moldable metal that melts at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. A classic science prank is to mold gallium spoons, serve them with tea, and watch guests recoil as their utensils disappear.



Hoosiers and the American Story

Author : Madison, James H.

Publisher : Indiana Historical Society

Page : 359 pages

File Size : 10,72 MB

Release : 2014-10

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0871953633

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A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.