Semaphore Walks
Semaphore Walks
Semaphore Foreshore
Semaphore
South Australia
Australia
5019
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Take a walk around the old Adelaide Gaol historical site on either a guided or a self-guided tour and see aspects of prison life in South Australia of 14 years. Adelaide Gaol officially opened in 1841 and closed in February 1988. Several sections of the original cellblocks are still standing for you to explore as well as many later additions including the 'New Building' built in 1879. A tour takes you through cellblocks, exercise yards, the hanging tower and graves area. Between 1840 and 1964 one woman and 44 men were hanged at Adelaide Gaol. Portable gallows were used for 20 of these people, a further 21 were hanged in the New Building and 4 in the hanging tower. All of these people are buried at the Gaol. Explore the museum displays including two new exhibitions in the old Gaol Canteen and the Watchtower. A gift shop is situated within the Gaol from where you can purchase souvenirs. Why not have your mug shot and fingerprints taken as a reminder of your time in Gaol.
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