Jail location

[clbegis]

Hey all. I am in the North Dallas area and looking for the location of an old jail cell. Something with a cell and bars.

I know that there used to be a restaurant in McKinney, however I believe that is it now closed.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[CaptainTom]

research Grapevine's Calaboose on Main Street next to Willhoites restaurant.

[CaptainTom]

research Grapevine's Calaboose on Main Street next to Willhoites restaurant.

Calaboose


TPF, "Your resource when Google is too much trouble "

[lscottpht]

Originally Posted by clbegis

Hey all. I am in the North Dallas area and looking for the location of an old jail cell. Something with a cell and bars.

I know that there used to be a restaurant in McKinney, however I believe that is it now closed.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

The old prison in McKinney is behind Spoons and it's a CPA office. The cells are still intact. Maybe they will let you shoot there.

[LEO III]

Try this link:

Texas Jails Texas County Jails.

I know you won't want to drive all the way down to Gonzales from Dallas just to see the jail, but if you're ever in the neighborhood, visit the Gonzales Jail Museum. The jail was built between 1885 and 1887, and it was used until 1975. It's right on the town square, right by the courthouse, which is quite a photogenic building itself.

Here is a story about the jail: Albert Howard's hanging on March 18, 1921, was the last held in Gonzales County and this jail. A legend persists that while Howard was in jail, he became obsessed with the clock on the courthouse, keeping strict attention to the number of hours he had to live. He swore his innocence would be shown by the clock, that none of the four faces would ever keep the same time again if he was hanged. Through the years the faces have rarely been consistent.

The gallows is still there inside the jail.

[todd_a]

There is an old jail building in Tyler down town built in 1880-1881, but it was converted to an office building. However I think I remember seeing one of the jail cells outside next to the building. I doubt it would sere your purpose though, being outside and all, but if you would like me to check it out and maybe snap a few pics of it I could. Just let me know.

[sparkyjr]

There is actually a jail door and some bars outside the old prison in McKinney. It's on the east side of the building. Easily accessible.

[Alices Wonderland]

The prior post is correct. The old prison in Mckinney has some jail doors on the side, I shot there this weekend and it was great.

[clbegis]

Thanks for the McKinney tips. I think I will head out there.