Vehicle is a 1928 Buick. These bricks were shipped all over the Mid-West. Many buildings in Lansing and Leavenworth used these bricks in their construction. Manufacturing ended in early 1960's. The penitentiary had a producing coal mine until 1947.
Photograph shows prisoners picking out any non-coal items as it comes up from the work face.
Jerry Collins about one week before Smith's execution. The building was demolished in 1971. It is now stored in the State Museum in Topeka and is NOT on public display. They were even prepared for trouble in the mine. Large building to the right of trees is Cell Block No. 2.