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 ...