Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse
Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse is located in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse
Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse is located in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse
LocationWest of Christiansted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Coordinates17°44′53″N 64°42′45″W / 17.74806°N 64.71250°W / 17.74806; -64.71250 (Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse)
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1833
Built byR. Stewart, Hugh Miller, Albert Lovmand
ArchitectJohannes von Solligen Magens, Albert Lovmand
NRHP reference No.78002720[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 14, 1978

The Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse, on the island of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The listing included two contributing buildings and a contributing structure on 4 acres (1.6 ha).[1]

It was designed largely by Johannes von Solligen Magens (1791–1837), with influence by Albert Lovmand, who was the builder of its enclosing walls in 1836.[2]

It served as the Richmond Penitiary, as the state penal institution, until the 1960s.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Annie Hillary; Russell Wright (June 9, 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Richmond Prison Detention and Workhouse / Richmond Penitentiary". National Park Service. Retrieved May 16, 2019. With accompanying three photos from 1977


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