Michigan State Prison

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf prison
gptkbp:architect William_D._Hutton
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 acres
gptkbp:capacity approximately 3,000 inmates
gptkbp:communityPrograms job placement assistance
mentorship programs
community service projects
family support services
reentry programs
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1861
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1859
gptkbp:currentStatus operational
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first state prison in Michigan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Michigan State Prison
gptkbp:location gptkb:Michigan
gptkbp:notableEvent 1971 riot
2007 lockdown
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Richard_Ramirez
gptkb:John_Wayne_Gacy
educational programs
mental health services
substance abuse treatment
vocational training
stone walls
guard towers
exercise yard
1981 escape attempt
2000 escape attempt
2018 escape attempt
2015 escape attempt
1990 escape attempt
2005 escape attempt
2010 escape attempt
2020 escape attempt
2021 escape attempt
2022 escape attempt
solitary confinement units
1976 escape attempt
1997 escape attempt
2023 escape attempt
gptkbp:opened 1861
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Michigan_Department_of_Corrections
gptkbp:security maximum security
gptkbp:staff approximately 1,000 employees
gptkbp:visitors limited visitation hours
background checks required
gptkbp:website https://www.michigan.gov/corrections