Overhead diagram of escape tunnel

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Overhead diagram of the escape tunnel, from Century Magazine, March 1888.

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Ground Plan of Libby Prison and surroundings. A. Break in fire-place on floor above; B. End of tunnel; C. Couse of party escaping; D. Shed; E. Cook room (abandoned Oct, 1863); F. Lumber room; G. Office of James River Towing Company; H. Gates; I. Doors; J. Cells for condemned prisoners; K. First tunnel (abandoned); L. Fence.
 

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