45 Almaden Lock Up

Enter the Lock Up, a stark reminder of early 20th-century law enforcement in Far North Queensland. This single-cell facility, originally from Almaden Police Station, reflects the harsh conditions faced by those who found themselves on the wrong side of the law in Herberton's early days. Crime was typically minor but frequent, leading to the necessity of such lockups. Inside, you'll find a crude steel-framed bed, chains with leg irons, and a heavy ball and chain, all underscoring the tough justice of the era.