Salem Jail

Salem Jail (the older portion) was built with county money in 1813 on the corner of St. Peter and Bridge Streets, for $80,000, with a house for the keeper. It was thoroughly remodeled and enlarged in 1885.

The three story brick residence adjacent was used by the Sheriff who was also the keeper of the jail. In 2009, the Salem Jail was converted to condominiums. A prison-themed restaurant opened in the old jail on Sept. 2010, called Great Escape Restaurant.

For information on the Old Witch Jail, follow this link.

See Also

Postcard image courtesy of CardCow.com

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem Jail

Illustrated history of Salem and environs p. 177-78

Architecture in Salem by Bryant Tolles, p. 114-115

Annals of Salem by Felt, vol. II, p. 468-69

"Jail turned restaurant opens" Salem News, Sept. 21, 2010, p.?