Old Calaboose, Springfield

Name: Old Calaboose
Address: 409 W McDaniel St, Springfield, 65806-2000, United States
Telephone: +1 417-831-1976

#23 among attractions in Springfield

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Facts and practical information

Old Calaboose, also known as Old Springfield City Jail and South Side Calaboose, is a historic jail located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1891, and is a two-story, brick and stone gable front building built in the Palladian and Greek traditions. It measures 26 feet by 26 feet. It was modified in 1921. The building is open to the public. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 37°12'30"N, 93°17'40"W

Address

409 W McDaniel StDowntown SpringfieldSpringfield 65806-2000 United States

Contact

+1 417-831-1976

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Old Calaboose – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Discovery Center of Springfield, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre.

0.6 miE
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
15 min walk • Jordan Valley Ice Park is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The arena is owned and operated by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and serves as a location for community recreation and the home for the Missouri State Ice Bears ice hockey team, and various youth sports programs.
~1660 ftE
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
9 min walk • The Discovery Center of Springfield in Springfield, Missouri, is an interactive, hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through memorable and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM In December 2021, inaugural grand prize winner...
~1080 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
6 min walk • The Landers Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, built in 1909, is the second oldest and largest civic theater operation in Missouri. It has been in continuous use either as a legitimate theatre or a movie theater since it opened. In 1928, the theater became the 35th facility in the world to acquire sound film.
~1210 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
6 min walk • The Gillioz Theatre is a historic theater located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built by M. E. Gillioz of Monett, Missouri. Mr. Gillioz was in the business of building bridges, and the theater was built with steel and concrete. Wood was only used for handrails, doors, and doorframes.
~1380 ftNE
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
7 min walk • Park
0.5 miE
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
12 min walk • The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is a building of arabesque design located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1923 for a cost of $600,000.
~670 ftE
37°12'31"N • 93°17'32"W
Park Central Square, Springfield
4 min walk • Park
0.7 miE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
~1500 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, Springfield
8 min walk • Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, also known as the Proctor Motor Co. Indiana Trucks, Inc. and The White Motor Co. is a historic automobile showroom located in Springfield, Missouri, United States.
~570 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Heer's Department Store, Springfield
3 min walk • Heer's Department Store, also known as the Greater Heer Store, is a historic Heer's department store building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
~1680 ftN
Neighbourhood
Springfield Public Square Historic District, Springfield
9 min walk • Springfield Public Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. The district encompasses 27 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in Springfield's central business district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Calaboose?

Nearby attractions include Campbell Avenue Historic District, Springfield (1 min walk), West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District, Springfield (2 min walk), Heer's Department Store, Springfield (3 min walk), South–McDaniel–Patton Commercial Historic District, Springfield (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Calaboose by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Calaboose:

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Transit Center (5 min walk)