Lincoln Heights Jail, Former correctional facility in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California.
The five-story Art Deco building contains 229,000 square feet of space near the Los Angeles River and features industrial architecture.
Constructed in 1931 for $5 million, the jail operated until 1965 and held notable inmates including Al Capone during the Zoot Suit Riots.
The structure served as home to the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts from 1979 to 2014, supporting Latino theater productions.
The building stands at 401-449 North Avenue 19 in Los Angeles, approximately 0.7 miles from the Lincoln/Cypress transit station.
The facility included a separate wing specifically designated for gay inmates, making it an early example of specialized prison housing.
Location: California
Inception: 1931
Official opening: 1931
GPS coordinates: 34.07750,-118.22500
Latest update: March 29, 2025 06:09
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