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Bastrop County
Jail
TE Photo, 2005 |
Historical Marker
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Bastrop County
Jail
Designed by Eugene
T. Heiner of Houston,
this building was erected in 1891-92 by contractors Martin, Byrne
& Johnston. Red brick trim decorates the tan brick walls. A pressed
metal cornice encircles the structure, and a mansard roof tops one
end. Jailer's quarters were located on the first floor and cell blocks
on the second and third, which appear to be one floor on the exterior.
This edifice served as the Bastrop County Jail until 1974.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
1977 |
Bastop
old jail back view
TE Photo, 2005 |
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Photographer's
Note:
Designed by architect Eugene
T. Heiner, it was used until 1974. It is currently being used
by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce. - Terry
Jeanson, December, 2007
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The 1891 Bastrop
County jail.
Photo courtesy Terry
Jeanson, December, 2007 |
Bastrop County
jail.
TE Photo, 2002 |
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Bastop
jail hanging ring
TE Photo |
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