Jails

Squirrel Cage Jail

One of three remaining examples of the rotary cell jails, this three-story brick structure was completed in 1885 and featured a cage that rotated to allow jailers a view of all cells from a single vantage point. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

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Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
10-4 Wed.-Sat., 1-4 Sun., Apr.-Oct., and by appointment
Address
226 Pearl
Phone
712-323-2509
Website
www.thehistoricalsociety.org
Map
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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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Upcoming Events

Events in Council Bluffs

Jul
4–5
Lewis & Clark White Catfish Camp Living History Weekend
Jul
4
Old-Fashioned Family Independence Day Celebration
Oct
17
Lewis Central High School Craft Fair
Nov
14–15
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