After I became seriously involved in this project there were two things I wanted to do.  Build my own calaboose and spend a night in a real one.  The first fantasy is coming true.  I found a good carpenter who is willing to work with me to get it the way I want and not pushing to rush through and go to another job.  The size is 8 x 10 and there are two rooms. One is a dedicated cell for the really bad guys and the other room is for use by the Constable and as an occasional cell when needed.  The cell wall is wooden and that is authentic, copied from the calaboose in Lakeview, Texas.

That’s me during the framing phase

Cell wall and floor from old wood

Walls are up and bars installed in windows

Detail of window

Interior view