Old Allegheny County Jail
Old Allegheny County Jail, 19th century prison in Downtown Pittsburgh, United States.
The Old Allegheny County Jail features massive granite walls, rounded arches, and a rotunda that exemplifies the Romanesque Revival architectural style.
Henry Hobson Richardson designed this correctional facility in 1883, completing construction in 1886 with a total capacity of 900 inmates across 610 cells.
The building now functions as the Family Division of the Allegheny County Court, preserving its architectural elements while serving a new purpose.
The Old Allegheny County Museum, located in a former cell block, displays artifacts and exhibits documenting the building's history as a correctional facility.
A bridge named after Venice's Bridge of Sighs connects the jail to the courthouse, facilitating the secure transport of prisoners between the two structures.
Location: Pittsburgh
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Part of: Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail
GPS coordinates: 40.43847,-79.99553
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:43
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