The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique octagonal building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841 until closure in 1972. At the time of construction it was viewed as a model of …
The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique octagonal building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841 until closure in 1972. At the time of construction it was viewed as a model of humanitarian prison design. Originally the building served as Gaol for the Counties of Huron, Bruce & Perth but eventually each county separated and the building served only the County of Huron for the majority of its history.
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Aug 6, 2024
reasonable entry and kids <5 yo enter for free. Lots to see and the place is well-kept. Enjoyed our time. Beware that it gets muggy in here.Full review by glowbe_trottah
Jun 2, 2024
Self guided tour of the jail and adjoining residence allows you to see many artifacts as well as the cells, laundry room, medical centre, courtroom, etc... There are cards posted around the facility …Full review by RLR2
Sep 2, 2023
Watching the sunsets is the best thing to do in Goderich. The wooden boardwalk along the lake shore makes it easier in getting to your favourite spot to watch the sunset. We dined at the Station Stre…Full review by hoovey
Piecework magazine in their July-Aug 16 issues wrote about the linen collection gathered then sold to the museum by Joseph Herbert Niell the first curator. I am very interested in linens and laces. The article claims their is a "wealth of historic textiles". Are these on continuous display?
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Hi I don't remember seeing any Linens on our tour, Sept/2016.
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