Peoria Jail House –1934 - Peoria, AZ
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N 33° 34.849 W 112° 14.325
12S E 385041 N 3716366
Constructed as a Works Progress Administration
(WPA) project, in addition to serving as the local jail,
this building also held City Council meetings. The
Chamber of Commerce also used the jail for their
offices at one point in time.
Waymark Code: WM8XF3
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2010
Views: 15
The Peoria Jail House Museum was built in the mid 1930's, as a WPA Project, the old Jail House was restored in 2002 to its 1938 decor with funds and hard work from members of the Peoria Arizona Historical Society.
Peoria Jail House Museum is open for tours Sunday: 1PM - 4PM
and by appointment during the week.
Project type: Government building (non-park)
Date built or created: 1934
Location: 8322 West Washington Street
City: Peoria
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
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