Explore the 1885 Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, Iowa—a rare three-story rotary jail designed for maximum security with minimal staff. Now a museum, it offers a glimpse into a unique chapter of ...

THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE YOU’VE HEARD OF THE SQUIRREL CAGE JAIL IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. IT WAS A UNIQUE WAY TO KEEP PRISONERS BEHIND BARS IN THE LATE 1800S. IT IS THE LARGEST ROTATING JAIL BLOCK EVER BUILT IN ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A squirrel cage is any cage with a cylindrical framework that allows small animals to run inside it. This piece, with ...