National Register #03000337
Monterey County Jail
AKA Old Monterey County Jail
142 West Alisal Street
Salinas
This Historic District of five acres and two buildings was added to
the National Register on September 4, 2004, primarily because of its association with
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Union.
Chavez was jailed here between December 4 and December 24, 1970, for refusing to end
a boycott of Bud Antle lettuce. Ethel Kennedy and Coretta Scott King were among the
many supporters who visited Chavez.
The government of Monterey County regards the building as a liability and
approved its demolition several years ago. As of this writing (January 2006),
the county continues to deny the jail’s significance and has appealed its landmark
status to the Keeper of the National Register.
Please visit the website of
The Architectural Heritage Association of Monterey County to learn how you can help
preserve this building.
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