Castleton Jail, Historical jail building at Shelburne Museum, Vermont, United States.
The Castleton Jail structure weighs fifty tons and contains two cells plus a designated area for the jailer, constructed entirely from slate materials.
Built in 1890 in Castleton, the jail served its original purpose for over fifty years before being relocated to Shelburne Museum in 1953.
The jail represents the industrial heritage of Vermont's slate quarrying district, utilizing local materials in its complete construction process.
Visitors at Shelburne Museum can enter the cells through the riveted iron door and experience the confined spaces with limited window lighting.
The entire fifty-ton structure was transported to Shelburne Museum using specially designed dollies equipped with multiple rubber-tired wheels.
Location: Shelburne
GPS coordinates: 44.37800,-73.22990
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:44
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