Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows
The Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows, at Galloway Rd. and Courthouse Sq. in Downieville, California in Sierra County, California, was built in 1885. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]
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| Location | Galloway Rd. and Courthouse Sq., Downieville, California |
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| Coordinates | 39°33′30″N 120°49′46″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1885 |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000118[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 15, 1990 |
It is a 14.5 feet (4.4 m) tall structure, about 10.5 by 11.5 feet (3.2 m × 3.5 m) in plan. It was not designed to be permanent, but rather was designed to be dismantled, stored, and reassembled as needed. Its only use, however, was in 1885. Law changes in 1891 prevented its further usage.
It is built mainly of wood, with a metal trap door and mechanism. In 1988 the gallows was restored.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- Lee Adams (September 3, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows". National Park Service. Retrieved March 26, 2019. With accompanying five photos from 1989
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