Florence Crane Correctional Facility
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| Coordinates | 41°57′30″N 84°59′32″W / 41.95825°N 84.99234°W |
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| Status | Closed |
| Security class | Secure Level I |
| Opened | April 1985 |
| Closed | June 1, 2011 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
| Street address | 38 Fourth Street |
| City | Coldwater |
| County | Branch |
| State/province | Michigan |
| ZIP Code | 49036 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | Official website  |
Florence Crane Correctional Facility (ACF) was a Michigan prison, located in Coldwater, for adult male prisoners.
History[edit]
The prison was opened in April 1985, after the facility was taken over from the Coldwater Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities and renovated.[1] A new housing unit and food service building were opened in March 2000.[2]
The prison was closed on June 1, 2011,[1] and in 2019 several buildings were torn down.[3]
Facility[edit]
The prison had housing units used for Michigan Department of Corrections male prisoners 18 years of age and older. The facility also included a food service building.[2] It was adjacent to the Lakeland Correctional Facility.
Security[edit]
The facility is surrounded by double fences with razor-ribbon wire. Electronic detection systems and patrol vehicles are also utilized to maintain perimeter security.[2]
Services[edit]
The facility offered education programs, a library, religious services, substance-abuse treatment, psychological services. Medical and dental care were provided by the Bureau of Health Care Services and supplemented by local hospitals.[2]
Prisoners were also able to participate in vocational educational opportunities by working at the facility's food service, maintenance, and library operations.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Announcement of the Closing of Florence Crane Correctional Facility". michigan.gov (Press release). State of Michigan. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ a b c d e "Florence Crane Correctional Facility (ACF) Closed". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ Reid, Don (August 6, 2019). "Old 'State Home' buildings come down". The Daily Report. Archived from the original on October 5, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.