Dubuque County Jail
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. 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.
Dubuque County Jail | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
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 |
| Designated NHL | May 28, 1987 |
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