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Park City, Utah: The Dungeon: Prisoner Death Cell

What the locals called the holding pit at Park City's old territorial jail. At least 11 people died in it from alcohol poisoning or exposure.

Park City Museum

Address:
528 Main St., Park City, UT
Directions:
In the Park City Museum, which used to be the city jail. U.S. 40/189 exit 4. Drive west on Kearns Blvd/Hwy 248 until it ends. Turn left onto Park Ave./Hwy 224. Drive south one mile, turn left onto 5th St., then left again onto Main St. The museum is on the right.
Phone:
435-649-7457
Admission:
$10, discounts for kids and seniors.
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Park City, Utah - Dungeon Party In Utah!
The Dungeon: Prisoner Death Cell: This year's annual Dungeon Party can't be held in the dungeon. It's closed for repair. The dungeon will be back in the spring of 2009. [12/10/2008] Complete Story...

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