The Second Jail by Walter Otto Koenig

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19-DEC-2009	Walter O. Koenig

The Second Jail

This Iron Box is the second jail built in San Diego.
The first jail was built of brick and mortar and after some escapes a new jail was ordered.
The new jail was completed in 1861 and placed at the rear of the first court house. Described as an iron cage 6 x 9 feet, it weighs 7000 lbs.

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Gary Blanchette		24-Dec-2009 18:51
It would be nice to still have those type jails.

Cindi Smith		23-Dec-2009 23:48
Hey, is Hannibal in there? This is scary but some may need to stay here until they can behave! LOL!

lisamidi		23-Dec-2009 20:27
Wow, impressive! Also sei vorsichtig...:-))

Mieke WA Minkjan		23-Dec-2009 06:20
impressive capture

Carl and Racine Erland		23-Dec-2009 05:37
What a really unique find....not a rectangle I'd like to experience! Great history...thanks.

Doug Cruden		22-Dec-2009 23:06
Wow! I wouldn't want to spend any time in there! I like the (ahem) drain hole at the side there :o))...thanks for the history, fascinating stuff!

laine		22-Dec-2009 22:29
You could loose weight in that sweatbox :)) Great history, there, Walter.

Jean Chiasson		22-Dec-2009 22:19
Beautiful comp Walter vote Happy Holidays

Barbara Heide		22-Dec-2009 22:08
not much room in there! thanks for this interesting contribution!

Marielou Dhumez		22-Dec-2009 21:27
OMG...! Terrible to be in such a....rectangle ! BTW an excelllent documentary picture !

Bernard Davis		22-Dec-2009 18:07
Looks a bit like my office. Nice find.

borisalex		22-Dec-2009 17:45
In and out :) There´s also a hamburger chain in CA! :)

LynnH		22-Dec-2009 16:49
How odd!! It doesn't look very comfortable.

Phillip Normanton		22-Dec-2009 16:37
The patient prisoner will just sit and wait for the rust to bust him out... :o)

Astrid Taen		22-Dec-2009 16:28
Walter.. I love all that I learn about San Diego from viewing your images. You didn't say, but I assume this jail addressed the issue of escapees. Season's Greetings.

Stephanie		22-Dec-2009 16:22
Is this your home away from home Walter? Nice compo here! ps - Thanks a lot for sending us more precipitation! Just in time for Christmas, no less. Unfortunately, it is coming in the form of rain. Bah-humbug!

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