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| The Old Jail was the site of a race-riot in 1903 after an African-American male shot a white police officer. The violence raged throughout the night and by morning on July 5, 1903, 12 people were dead. One of the deceased was a 12-year-old-girl who was accidentally shot in her baby carriage. 300 state militia members were sent to Evansville after the governor declared martial law.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.evansvilleliving.com/articles/race-riot-of-1903|title=Race Riot of 1903 {{!}} Evansville Living Magazine|website=www.evansvilleliving.com|access-date=2017-05-11}}</ref> | |||
| The Old Jail was the site of a race-riot in 1903. | |||
| The violence grew overnight and by the morning of July 5, 12 people were dead of gunfire, including a 12-year-old girl shot in her parents’ carriage as they rode by on Vine Street. The Indiana governor declared martial law in Evansville and sent a force of 300 state militia. | |||
| == Current Use == | == Current Use == | ||
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Architecture
The Old Jail is rich in exquisite examples of 19th century American Architecture. The building itself is designed to invoke fear in the observer. Its exterior consists of step-gables, projecting turrets, crenelated roof lines, simulated portcullis, and a central keep, or rounded tower. The entrance presents pointed arches to lengthen the appearance of this part of the building. All of these elements add to the castle-like appearance of the structure.
The Old Jail is modeled after Liechtenstein Castle. It was designed by architect Henry Wolters, who was also the architect responsible for designing the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Both structures were built at the same time and still have an underground tunnel that connects them. The tunnel can still be accessed from Woods & Woods law office.
History
The Old Vanderburgh County Jail was completed in 1890 and housed inmates until XXXX.
Notable Inmates
Notable Events
The Old Jail was the site of a race-riot in 1903 after an African-American male shot a white police officer. The violence raged throughout the night and by morning on July 5, 1903, 12 people were dead. One of the deceased was a 12-year-old-girl who was accidentally shot in her baby carriage. 300 state militia members were sent to Evansville after the governor declared martial law.
Current Use
Following several years of renovations in the late 1990's, the Old Jail was brought back to her former glory. The Old Jail is now the headquarters of Woods & Woods veterans disability benefits attorneys.
References
- "Race Riot of 1903 | Evansville Living Magazine". www.evansvilleliving.com. Retrieved 2017-05-11.