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Almost a minimalist shot... the litlle windows that jutted out were really cool (I'm sure there's an architectural term for them I'm just forgetting it right now). Also, the chimney looks really weird, like it's bending, I don't think it's my lens, but it could be...

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The dormers are quite lovely...and perhaps there was more to the chimney than the flared top at one point...maybe it had some terra-cotta stacks for decoration.

AutumnTwin

Sat 10-15-2005

Mr. Motts, it's shots like these that truly entrance me.

Kassie

Sat 10-15-2005

Beautiful brickwork! You know, seeing just the greenery and the brick, you wouldn't know what this place is.

Jude

Sun 10-16-2005

Does anybody know what kind of tree that is?

Looks like a Mimosa.

Megan:
Sumac tree.... leaves turn red in fall.

Saw56

Tue 05-01-2007

Now I'm happy. Blue skies and an Alanthus tree!

(not sure what that little "cap' structure is called so I backed-off naming it)

Guitorman

Thu 01-03-2008

that chimney was actually bending. I remember thinking of Dr. Suess when I was there.

dave

Thu 01-24-2008

My great uncle died in this jail. How can I found out his record. JolantaKasza@hotmail.com

Jolanta K

Thu 10-01-2009

that window is Section A where you would go befor release.

Horror_child

Thu 10-29-2009

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Date Shot:	June 2005	Image ID#:	3298
Date Posted:	Fri, October 14th 2005	Camera:	Canon 300D Rebel

Location Name:	York Street Jail
Current Status:	Demolished
Built:	1886	Closed:	1992
Opened:	n/a	Demolished / Renovated:	2007
Location Age:	126 years	Abandonment:	15 years

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