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York Street Jail: an Abandoned Jail in Springfield, MA

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Locations
York Street Jail

York Street Jail

Located in Springfield, MA

Genre:Local / County Jail
Comments: 1,236

Built:1886
Opened:N/A
Age:138 years
Closed:1992
Demo / Renovated:2007
Decaying for:15 years
Last Known Status:Demolished

York Street Jail

Photo © 2005 Tom Kirsch, opacity.us

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York Street Jail History

This county correctional facility was built in 1886 in the "big house" style of prison design. It closed in 1992 yet remains in excellent condition, although numerous reports depict the facility as "falling apart".

Many developers have looked over this waterfront property and shied away at the $1.5 million cost of demolition. But in 2007, the infamous "Jail for Sale" has finally been slated for demolition, and the abatement and remediation of the site is anticipated to be completed early in 2008.

Photos of York Street Jail

The Big House

Photos: 51
Shot: June 2005
Posted: October 2005