Oulu Prison, Prison and Cultural Heritage Site in Myllytulli, Finland.
The prison building features architectural elements characteristic of late 19th-century Finnish correctional facilities, with a focus on security and functionality in its design.
Architect Ludvig Isak Lindqvist designed this correctional facility in 1885, establishing a foundation for modern prison architecture in northern Finland.
The structure stands as a testament to the evolution of Finnish correctional methods, reflecting changes in societal approaches to rehabilitation and punishment.
Located in central Oulu, the prison maintains operational status while preserving its historical elements through careful maintenance and restoration work.
The facility combines its role as an active correctional institution with its status as a nationally recognized cultural heritage site.
Location: Oulu
Inception: 1885
Architects: Ludvig Isak Lindqvist
Address: Nahkatehtaankatu 5 90130
Website: https://rikosseuraamus.fi/fi/index/toimipaikatjayhteystiedot/vankilat/oulunvankila.html
GPS coordinates: 65.01810,25.48944
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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