National Register of Historic Places

Lu Verne City Jail

Lu Verne, Kossuth County, Iowa
Listed
December 18, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001662

About this property

The Lu Verne City Jail, also known as the Old Calaboose, is a historic building located in Lu Verne, Iowa, United States. The city built its first jail in 1899. On May 6, 1912, they decided to build the current structure at the same location. They sold the old building, and C. Black completed the new 14-by-20-foot (4.3 by 6.1 m) structure for $181.15. The single-story building is composed of concrete blocks that were cast to resemble cut stone. E.T. Barnum Ironworks of Detroit, Michigan provided the parts for the cells. The jail housed short-term offenders, usually those who were inebriated, committed petty crimes, and later hobos. The building also housed the fire department's hose cart. It served as a jail until 1934 when a new city hall was built. The jail cells were moved there at that time, and this building housed a welding shop sometime after that. The jail cells were returned to this building in 1975, and it is maintained by the Lu Verne Historical Society. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

307 Third St.
Lu Verne, Kossuth County, Iowa
42.91074, -94.08355

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Sources

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When was Lu Verne City Jail listed on the National Register?

Lu Verne City Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Lu Verne City Jail?

Lu Verne City Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lu Verne City Jail?

The period of significance for Lu Verne City Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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