The Auburn Citizen
January 25, 1928
Village Lockup—Port Byron
Inspected December 31, 1927
George Newkirk, mayor; T. M. Crane, village clerk. The village population is about 1,000. This lockup is located in fire headquarters on the ground floor of the two-story Village Hall. It consists of a two-cell latticed steel cage, each cell equipped with folding bunk, waterproof covered mattress and comfortable.Large windows provide ample light and ventilation. Electric light and coal stove. Sanitary buckets are used as there are no sewers in the village. General condition good. Only one person has been detained here during year just closed.
When this lockup is occupied close and competent - supervision should be provided against the fire risk.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER W. NICHOLSON,
Commissioner.
