November 5, 2020
The Tweed Jailhouse was designed by local business owner R.F. Houston in 1898 and opened in 1900, three years before the town was incorporated. R.F Houston was paid only $10 for his contributions with the total project costing $350. The jail was built to replace the original jailhouse which was located in the Municipality building basement following a flood. The jail measured 4.8 meters wide by 6 meters deep and originally had 3 cells and a lobby area. The jail operated for 50 years and eventually closed due to lack of crime in the area. At the time, Constables were paid $0.20 to watch over “vagrants” or $0.30 if they fed the occupants. After the closing of the jailhouse, the O.P.P renovated the site by removing the three cells and making one large cell and lobby area to serve as a Visitor Information Center. The jailhouse is located in the heart of the Village of Tweed and allows visitors to have their pictures taken in the remaining cell. During your visit, you can learn more about the history of the Village and nearby noteworthy attractions. Since it is so centrally located, you can easily grab a bite to eat and walk down to Stoco Lake and enjoy the park or a refreshing swim at the public dock. Be sure to say hi to your local Re/Max Quinte representative who would be more than happy to show you nearby listings in the area.
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