GC115NY Crossword Cache, 1 Down - The Pen (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Queens Borrowers

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GC115NY ▼

A cache by Queens Borrowers Message this owner

Hidden : 4/15/2007

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

's Blitz 07: Crossword Cache, 1 Down

This is only one of fifteen crossword microcaches located in and around New Westminster.
In each microcache you will find a logbook with a word that is assigned to be the answer on the main crossword page here
When you have completed the crossword, the final cache location should reveal itself.

Welcome to the Pen.

The Penitentiary

Officially opened in September, 1878, the B.C. Penitentiary housed 23 inmates in its first year, 11 transferred from Victoria Gaol, and 12 from the Provincial Gaol in New Westminster. The first warden, Arthur McBride, had been governor of the Victoria Gaol for the previous 14 years.

The original prison was housed in a building of heavy stone construction with a mansard roof.

It became increasingly clear in the 1960's and 70's that the stone fortress no longer lent itself to modern penal approaches. There were a number of serious prison riots. The worst was the riot of 1976 when the inmates destroyed the East Wing.

It was decided then to close the Penitentiary and on February 15, 1980 the last of the inmates were moved to other facilities.

LM