Dubuque County Jail
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The Dubuque County Jail is a historic building at 36 East 8th Street in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1858, the jail is an example of the uncommon Egyptian Revival style. It is architecturally a highly original work of John F. Rague, who also designed the 1837 Old Capitol of Illinois and the 1840 Territorial Capitol of Iowa.[3] The building was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1987. It served as a jail for more than a century, became a museum in 1975, and was converted into county offices in 2016.
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Dubuque County Jail | |
Location | 36 East 8th St. Dubuque, Iowa |
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Coordinates | 42°30′3.74″N 90°39′52.89″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1858 |
Built by | David Armstrong |
Architect | Rague & Drake |
Architectural style | Exotic Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 72000473 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | June 27, 1972[1] |
Designated NHL | May 28, 1987[2] |
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