The Jefferson County Jail being town down, 1919
Text reads: " The last picture made of the Old Jail Yard wall where Cook and Coppie [Coppoc] attempted escape in 1859. " and " Civilization more destructive than war. Charlestown jail razed in 1919. " and " The Charles Town jailyard wall where Cook and Coppie [Coppoc] attempted escape in 1859. Razed in 1919. "
[Note by Fitzpatrick: photo probably taken by one of the Conklyns]
Acquisition
Accession
358
Source or Donor
Fitzpatrick, Edwin A., III
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
From the Edwin A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Collection
Made/Created
Studio
Edwin A. Fitzpatrick, 627 Jefferson Avenue, Charles Town, WV