Essex County Jail

Photos 

VIEW OF MAIN ELEVATION, SHOWING FACILITY AS SITUATED BEHIND WHITE PICKET FENCE AND ASHLAR WALL

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map 

National Register information 

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1991

Reference number

91001366

Architectural style

Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival

Area of significance

Architecture

Level of significance

Local

Evaluation criteria

C - Design/Construction

Property type

Building

Historic function

Correctional facility

Periods of significance

1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874; 1825-1849

Significant years

1837; 1890; 1895

Number of properties

Contributing buildings: 10

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Update Log 

• July 7, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Sources 

• Wikipedia
• HABS NJ-758 - Essex County Jail
• National Register database - Reference number 91001366 (Search for documents)

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