The Anamosa State Penitentiary, located in Anamosa, Iowa, was established by the Iowa legislature in 1872. This classic stone fortress has approximately thirteen acres within its walls. The prison was built by inmates with Anamosa Limestone used as the main building material.

(See photo gallery below for additional photographs)




(Click on image to enlarge photo)

Main Entrance (Early 1910's)		Main Entrance (2002)
Partial Wing View		Prison Tower

For additional photographs and historic information, please visit www.asphistory.com.

Home | Projects | Commercial

Weber Stone Company
12791 Stone City Road, X-28 • Anamosa, Iowa 52205
(phone) 319.462.3581
(main office fax) 319.462.3585 • (design office fax) 319.462.4024
(email) info@weberstone.com

© Copyright Weber Stone Company, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

Actual stone color may vary slightly from the representations in this website