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Small town lockups are typically simple and unremarkable structures designed to hold lawbreakers temporarily. However, the Town of North East, MD, at the top of the Chesapeake Bay, boasts a unique municipal lockup that stands out from the rest. This two-story brick structure, <\/a>designed by architect Levi O. Cameron in 1885, features distinctive three-pronged turrets and barred windows, giving it a fortress-like appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Town Lockup in North East, MD. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As a scholar interested in social history and criminal justice, I have always been fascinated by this remarkable edifice. It is uncommon for cost-conscious municipalities to invest in attractive structures for detaining offenders, making the North East lockup a noteworthy exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, I embarked on a research project focused on recommending the lockup for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. To accomplish this, I began delving into the architectural and social history of the lockup. My investigation led me to the North East Town Hall, where I meticulously examined the old pages of corporate minute books. These records allowed me to trace the evolution of the small jail over time and understand the considerations that went into its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are readily available online sources for researching structures, such as newspapers from Chronicling America at the Library of Congress, a deeper investigation into the history of a building usually requires consulting records beyond local papers. Also, this line of inquiry often leads me to explore state, municipal, county, and corporate archives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of the North East lockup, I spent time at the town hall studying corporate minute books dating from the late 19th to the middle of the 20th century. The town made its archives readily available, and the public records custodians helped me access them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researching the history of a small town lockup for placement on the National Register of Historic Places involves thoroughly examining various sources, including local records, archives, and historical documents. By delving into these extended resources, we can uncover valuable insights into these structures’ architectural and social significance, ultimately contributing to their preservation and recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Small town lockups are typically simple and unremarkable structures designed to hold lawbreakers temporarily. However, the Town of North East, MD, at the top of the Chesapeake Bay, boasts a unique municipal lockup that stands out from the rest. This two-story brick structure, designed by architect Levi O. 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One-hundred-two years ago, public health and police officials in Wilmington had a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Prohibition"","block_context":{"text":"Prohibition","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/category\/prohibition\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-11-24_23-38-55.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-11-24_23-38-55.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-11-24_23-38-55.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020-11-24_23-38-55.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":851,"url":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/research-treasures-reside-in-delmar-public-library-collection\/","url_meta":{"origin":5963,"position":4},"title":"Research Treasures Reside in Delmar Public Library Collection","author":"Mike","date":"February 11, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"If you are researching local or family history on the Delmarva Peninsula, there are many fine libraries from Wilmington down to Cape Charles that can help.\u00a0 Some are large, university affiliated repositories, while others are non-profit, stand-alone institutions located in some of the region\u2019s small towns.\u00a0 Traveling from one end\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Research Resources"","block_context":{"text":"Research Resources","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/category\/research-resources\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"railroad delmar library 02","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/railroad-delmar-library-02.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":903,"url":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/preservation-success-story-150-year-old-jail-saved-in-princess-anne\/","url_meta":{"origin":5963,"position":5},"title":"Preservation Success Story: 150 Year Old Jail Saved in Princess Anne","author":"Mike","date":"February 22, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"The question of what to do with an old, worn-out Maryland jail comes up occasionally.\u00a0 When it does, there are some that say these aging structures, relics from an earlier era, are just in the way of progress and have no value.\u00a0 But others argue that those aging walls, survivors\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Historic Preservation"","block_context":{"text":"Historic Preservation","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/category\/historic-preservation\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"The Grey Lady, the Somerset County Jail, now serves as the headquaters for the Princess Anne Police Department.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=1050%2C600 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/crisfield-037.jpg?resize=1400%2C800 4x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5963\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}