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Farmhouse at Pruntytown by Brian Peterman

A farmhouse at Pruntytown was once part of the infamous boys' reformatory complex.

The Gawthrop farmhouse at Pruntytown was once part of the infamous boys' reformatory complex. (Photo courtesy Brian Peterman)

The Gawthrop Cemetery on the state game farm is falling into ruin.

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