The path surrounding the cells in the main cellblock. Inmates were often permitted to walk this path during the day, and many left note, sums, and sketches on the walls.
Accompanying note: "Monticello Opera House was built in 1890, as a part of the "Perkins Block." It is located on Courthouse Circle, at the intersection of Rt 90 and Rt 19. Apart from the entrance the Opera House was on the second floor with stores…
(L-R) Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Velma (Sasser) Grant in Simmons Drugstore in downtown Monticello. (The building later became an annex for Farmers and Merchants Bank.