Chittenden Co. Jail Burlington Vt.
Llewellyn Collection of Vermont History
Published Materials
Identifier
2010.1.522
Date
early 20th century (Date Range)
Place of Publication
Burlington, VT
Object Type
Postcards
Description
Black and white postcard depicting the Chittenden County jail building on Main Street in Burlington. Captioned "Chittenden Co. Jail Burlington Vt. [Photo by Holmes]" in lower front.
Dimensions
13.9 cm (W)
8.7 cm (H)
Material
Paper
Notes
The jail was a 1907 addition to an 1888 residence. The building was demolished in 1972. (see Connie Cain Ramsay, "The Quirky History of Jailhouses in Burlington," Burlington Free Press, June 5, 2014.
The small child visible in the window of the house was likely a family member of the sheriff, who lived on site.
Subject
Chittenden County Jail (Burlington, Vt.) (depicts)
