Location Name - Bastille
113 Irwin Ct.
Hanford 93230

County: Kings
Region: *Central
Location ID: 10039593

Website:
https://www.ci.hanford.ca.us/ (City Website)

Email: [email protected]
 
Styles: Romanesque
Categories:
GOVERNMENTAL - *
GOVERNMENTAL - Government Buildings
GOVERNMENTAL - Prisons & Jails
HOUSES - *
HOUSES - Palaces / Castles / Chateaus
Tags/Keywords: Rural, Cobblestones, Flooring - Concrete Floors, Parking - Flat Surface Parking, Patios / Alfresco / Sidewalk

Description:
The Bastille just north of the old courthouse was the Kings County Jail from 1898 until 1964. Constructed in Romanesque style, it is notable for its crenellated octagonal tower.

General Notes:
Updated 6.23.2011 CLR / 2.13.2019 lm / Vm & emailed for updates 9/24/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions::
Hanford

Within 30-Mile Zone: N

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: Yes

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 36.3260859, y coordinate: -119.6469550

Building Materials: Brick

Contacts:
Waters, Jason *
Deputy City Manager, City of Hanford
317 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230
559.585.2590 Phone 1
559.585.2500 Phone 2
[email protected]

* Key Contact


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