The Calaboose, sometimes referred to as "the old city Calaboose," is located in a city-owned parking lot. Built in 1892 by contract with Alex Skoog for $2,988, the stone and brick building is the oldest remaining public building built by the city. It replaced a two-room frame jail with an earthen floor. At one time housing both male and female prisoners, the building was used as a detention facility for persons under investigation or sentenced to short terms. The exterior is essentially as it was after remodeling in 1916. The building has beenrestored to its original condition and is being used as a police museum, possibly one of the few of its type in Missouri.

Approved: 12/27/81