SPANISH TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JAIL

HALF MOON BAY, CA

The Spanish Town Historical Society Jail in Half Moon Bay, CA is a unique and important part of the local history. The jail was built in 1874 and was used to incarcerate criminals of Spanish Town. It is a two-story building made of redwood with a stone base, a shingle roof and a bell tower. The jail is now part of the Half Moon Bay Historical Society Museum and is open to the public for tours and educational programs.

The jail was constructed in the style of a small fort with thick walls and barred windows. Inside, there are three cells, two for men and one for women, as well as a small guard room. The jail was used until the early 20th century, when the criminals were transferred to a newer facility.

Today, visitors to the jail can learn about its history and view artifacts from its long history, including original jail house doors, handcuffs, and a manacle. There is also the original jail ledger, which details the type of prisoners held and the length of their sentences.

The Spanish Town Historical Society Jail is a fascinating and important part of the local history of Half Moon Bay and is a great place to visit to gain a better understanding of the area’s past.

SPANISH TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY JAIL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HALF MOON BAY CA. US MID #8400600853

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• website: http://www.spanishtownhs.org

SPANISHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 314
HALF MOON BAY
CA
94019

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