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Letter to Colonel Manning concerning his initial letter, dated October 18, 1960, outlining his desire for a Central Laundry to be built at State Park.

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Close up of part of the Bakery covered in vines. The window featured has broken panes, and some bricks have fallen out of place.

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Photograph of the white-washed brick extension of the Bakery where flour and bread were stored.

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Photograph of the primary entrance to the Bakery, illustrating the Classical architecturally-inspired archways of the doorways and windows.

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Newpaper article describing the general life of the patients on the Bull Street campus. The author deems those who work in the Laundry and the Bakery as "the lucky ones."

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Newspaper article announcing the approval for a new laundry to be buillt at State Park. Designed to handle 10,000 pounds of laundry every hour, it will be staffed by the 400 prisoners at the state penitentiary. The State Hospital, the penitentiary,…

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Photograph of the front of the Laundry, facing Mills Drive. The building's cupola can easily be seen from this view.

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Photograph of the white-washed brick extension of the Bakery where flour and bread were stored. An awning has been placed over the door to the storage room's entrance.

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Photogrpah of the Bakery. View from the corner of the white-washed brick extension.

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Photograph of the portico of the Laundry building. A sliding entryway on the back wall allowed for easier access for receiving dirty laundry.
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