[Illustration: LAUNDRY, BATH, AND DETENTION BUILDING--FLOOR PLANS]
The dominant consideration in the construction of the present prison
has been the question of the maximum possible economy in first cost
consistent with permanency and the security and welfare of the
prisoners. All buildings are practically fireproof, but are no larger
than are absolutely essential, and as far as possible all non-essential
features have been eliminated. All essential utilities, such as a
complete telephone system, alarm signal system, steam heat, an adequate
lighting system for both the interior and the exterior of the prison,
hot and cold water, etc., have been provided.