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The Old goal was designed by architect William Oliver Jones and constructed between 1823-1824 at a cost of 70 000 rix dollars, designed to house 200 prisoners. There are 24 cells, which made approx. 8 persons per cell. The Construction of this gaol commenced on 16 April 1813. In April 1822 the Magistrate of Albany reported that the gaol was to small and was offensive in that a residential area adjoined it. It was in 1824 whereafter it became a school and later a library.
Perimeter wall around three sides. Front range with pediment missing. Slate roof to front. Corrugated elsewhere. Brickword plastered. Mainly single storeyed. Centre block double storey.
Construction Date: 1823-1824
Catalogue: Radford 1989 (a), No: A.02