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Newgate Prison the Portal to Hell - A New England Legends Podcast
Manage episode 425263368 series 3326232
Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ruins of Old Newgate Prison in East Granby, Connecticut.
The prison got its start as a copper mine back in 1709. After the mine closed, Connecticut believed they found the perfect place for their first state prison. After multiple escapes and riots, a more formal building was constructed on the site. It was a place the inmates simply called: Hell.
Newgate Prison the Portal to Hell - A New England Legends Podcast
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Manage episode 425263368 series 3326232
Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the ruins of Old Newgate Prison in East Granby, Connecticut.
The prison got its start as a copper mine back in 1709. After the mine closed, Connecticut believed they found the perfect place for their first state prison. After multiple escapes and riots, a more formal building was constructed on the site. It was a place the inmates simply called: Hell.
Newgate Prison the Portal to Hell - A New England Legends Podcast
Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
For more episodes join us here each Monday or visit their website to catch up on the hundreds of tales that legends are made of. https://ournewenglandlegends.com/category/podcasts/
Follow Jeff Belanger here: https://jeffbelanger.com/
SUPPORT THE SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW
This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/P60 for 10% off your first month.
Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60
Rocket Money - Start saving money and reclaim control over your finances with www.RocketMoney.com/P60
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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