The Old Prison (Heritage Bank)

Overview

“The Jail erected in 1826 (corner Albert and Church Streets see picture), is a neat building ornamented with a cupola and clock. It affords an unusual degree of comfort to its unhappy inmates. The debtors rooms are spacious, lofty, and well ventilated; they extend in two parallel lines, on the second story, divided by an airy corridor, in which their inhabitants are allowed to exercise ad libitum during the day. Apartments are here also provided for the Deputy Constable. Under this story are the cells for prisoners of other description and character, with whom the plan of solitary confinement is adopted. These cells are well ventilated and planned with a due regard to health.”

– Source: Honduras Almanac 1829