The Cell Block Restaurant II_01

by Greg Reed

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The Cell Block Restaurant II_01

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Greg Reed

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Taken August 2009 in Williamsport, PA composite with an image taken in flight. The old prison is now the Cell Block restaurant.

Cell Block Restaurant

Taken August 2009 in Williamsport, PA composite with an image taken in flight. The old prison is now the Cell Block restaurant.

The Old Jail, 154 West Third Street (1868)
On the northeast corner stands the second Lycoming County Jail, built after
fire destroyed the original structure that has served the county since 1799. Impressive for its day, the 1868 jail, designed by York, Pa., architect Edward Haviland, could, if need be, hold as many as 138 prisoners. Hangings took place in the courtyard until 1914 when the gallows were removed and burned.
The Old Jail shows the 19th century fondness for medieval architectural styles, though its original Norman-inspired
battlements and keep (tower) have been removed. In 2001, the Old Jail was converted into The Cell Block, a club with live music in The Gallows.

Source: “Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Williamsport”

The Old Jail, 154 West Third Street (1868)
On the northeast corner stands the second Lycoming County Jail, built after
fire destroyed the original structure that has served the county since 1799. Impressive for its day, the 1868 jail, designed by York, Pa., architect Edward Haviland, could, if need be, hold as many as 138 prisoners. Hangings took place in the courtyard until 1914 when the gallows were removed and burned.
The Old Jail shows the 19th century fondness for medieval architectural styles, though its original Norman-inspired
battlements and keep (tower) have been removed. In 2001, the Old Jail was converted into The Cell Block, a club with live music in "The Gallows".

Source: �Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Williamsport�

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