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Allen County Jail

Architect: White and Hays (contractors)
Category: correctional facility

The Allen County Jail, built in 1869, occupied this two-story limestone building for 90 years. Prisoners were housed on the first floor within steel cages under laid with rock, and the jailor resided on the second floor. Located in Iola, this building is reportedly the first in the county to be erected using county funding. It is nominated for its long-time use as a correctional facility.

• National Register Nomination

Northrup House

Architect: unknown
Category: single dwelling

Built in Iola in 1895, the Northrup House was originally framed as a one-and-one-half story Queen Anne cottage. Like many late 19th century residences, this house was transformed into a two-and-one-half story Free Classic example of Queen Anne residential architecture. Its foundation is constructed of limestone and concrete block. The roof is hipped with lower cross gables and is clad in weatherboard and wood shingles. The building is nominated for its architectural significance as good local example of a turn-of-the-century Queen Anne style residence.

• National Register Nomination