Mercer County Jail, Gefängnis in den Vereinigten Staaten
Mercer County Jail is a prison building in Aledo, Illinois, now primarily serving as a historic structure. The two-story brick building was constructed in 1909 in the Tudor Revival style and remained operational until 1989, when a new facility replaced it.
The building was designed by architect Clair F. Drury in 1909 and served as the county's third jail facility. It remained in operation until 1989, when a new facility replaced it and the historic structure was later converted to private use.
The building sits in downtown Aledo and is easy to locate. Visitors can explore the exterior and observe the characteristic brick construction and Tudor Revival details that define the structure's appearance.
The building represents an early example of Tudor Revival applied to a public institutional structure in the region. Its decorated brickwork, terra cotta accents, and distinctive gable designs demonstrate the care taken in designing government buildings during the early 1900s.
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