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The building that served as the Bexar County Jail until 1962 was
designed by Alfred Giles and completed in 1879. It was originally a
two-story building, but in 1911, and later in 1926, additional
floors were added. The present facade appearance dates to the last
addition when the structure was faced in brick.
The Old Bexar County Jail building was purchased in 1983 and
renovated by Bexar County Jail, Limited, for use as an archival
storage facility. The facade donation was made to the San Antonio
Conservation Society Foundation in December, 1983. In 2002, a new
owner renovated the former jail for use as a Comfort Inn hotel,
while preserving the building’s historic exterior. |
