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Pensacola: Seville Historic District: Old City JailThe Spanish Revival structure housing the Pensacola Museum of Art was originally conceived through the need for adequate jail facilities during the early 20th century emergence of Pensacola as a vital city in the modern south. In 1906 the Pensacola City Council began work on the two-story building to house the City Jail, City Court, Police Department, and Shore Patrol. Smaller spaces on the first floor contained administrative offices, kitchen and dining rooms, a sick ward, and the women's incarceration area. The second floor with large open spaces, housed male prisoners, within freestanding cell. From 1908 until 1954, the large upstairs room served as a court room. When the City decided to replace the old City Jail, the Pensacola Art Association made a bid for the building. In the fall of 1956, the first exhibits was mounted.
The building occupies the northwest corner of Jefferson and Main Street. taken by Denise Daughtry
The sculpture garden faces Main Street. taken by Denise Daughtry
The cells to the left are used for children's art classes. taken by Denise Daughtry
The original jail equipment remains in place with the keys still in the locks. taken by Denise Daughtry
The room/cell is used for children's art classes. taken by Denise Daughtry
The barred door leads into the hall. Stairs to the second floor are immediately across the hall. taken by Denise Daughtry
There are galleries across the hall from the staircase. taken by Denise Daughtry
The staircase leads to the second floor galleries. taken by Denise Daughtry
Large galleries are located off the upstairs hall. taken by Denise Daughtry
The stairwell is lit by natural light from the large windows and open staircase. taken by Denise Daughtry
There are large barred windows on the south side of the building. taken by Denise Daughtry
One of the second floor galleries is located off the stairwell. taken by Denise Daughtry
Main Street can be seen out of an upstairs window. The buildings are early 20th century warehouses, now converted into office buildings. taken by Denise Daughtry
Exterior barred windows face Main Street. taken by Denise Daughtry
The exterior walls are finished with stucco. taken by Denise Daughtry
A small sculpture garden is located between the building and the sidewalk on Main Street. taken by Denise Daughtry
Details of the Spanish Revival architecture can be seen along the roof line. As is typical of classical revival in government buildings of the first half of the 20th century, this style owes much to the Beaux Arts interpretation of classical design. taken by Denise Daughtry
Renovations to the building have extended and enhanced the original construction style with additional metal work. taken by Denise Daughtry
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