Science East - The York County Gaol
Fredericton, New Brunswick

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Fredericton's York County Jail, 1842 - 1996
Location: 668 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, N.B

 
Harry Bolter, a young offender imprisoned in the York County Jail.
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Willie Gormelly, a young offender imprisoned in the York County Jail.
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Grafitti in the attic, said to be the names of guards.
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Grafitti of skull and cross bones in the attic of the jail.
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This window, since repaired, was located in the jail's recreational hall.  It was used in escapes.
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This picture was taken in one of the segration cells. Note the name carved into the wall.
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Photograph of large granite blocks used in the outside walls of the jail.
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Photo of former York County Jail, when it was first leased to Science East in1999.
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Photograph showing condition of 'escape' window in recreation hall prior to renovations.
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Photograph of the east wall of the jail
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Photograph of main floor of the Science Centre in the former York County Jail.
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Former exercise yard at the rear of the Science Centre, now used as a Science Playground.
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A picture of the former cell used for holding female prisoners.
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Second Floor hallway of the restored building, formerly the York County Jail.
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Blind stone bay used for up and downstairs privies.
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Mannequin of prison guard  in the dungeon museum area.
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Basement floor plan.
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Floor plan of Main Floor.
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