Pinal County Historical Museum
category : Museums

Perhaps most popular with visitors is the exhibit of early-day equipment used in executions at the Arizona State Prison in Florence. Included are the door to the gas chamber, the chair in which the condemned sat and a "slack board" with a description of its use.
"The condemned were tied to prevent possible slumping. The length of the drop through the trap door was regulated by the slack in the hangman's rope. The slack in turn was calculated according to the weight of the condemned..."
Read the rest of the story and view the hanging nooses and photos of the hanged on display as well as invitations to the hangings.
The museum has a reference library with over 600 books about the people, history, flora and fauna of the region, Arizona Highways Magazines dating back to 1937, and archives including documents, letters, and photographs.
Admission: Admission by Donation
Hours: Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Closed: July 15 - August 31 and Major Holidays.
Address: 715 S. Main Street
Phone: 520-868-4382
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