An offender in the mid 1800s is sentenced to hard labor at a place "up the river." Although she is told not to interact with any of her fellow inmates, she finds she can communicate through the wall of her stone cell with the person next to her. This inmate is most likely housed in ______.

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Sing Sing Prison, located "up the river" from New York City on the Hudson River, was known for its harsh conditions and hard labor. The phrase "up the river" specifically refers to Sing Sing. The scenario of communicating through walls also fits the conditions of early prisons, but the geographical hint points directly to Sing Sing.

An Offender in the Mid 1800s Is Sentenced to Hard