Rooms 206 & 207
View of the east wall (background) and south wall (right) of Room 206.
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1910-1912 | Chinese Men’s Washroom
1912-1940 | Supply Room
1942-1945 | Japanese POW Room
Room 206 was originally a Chinese men’s washroom with large sinks running along the north and south walls. After 1912, it was primarily used as a supply room for Chinese immigrants. Japanese prisoners of war also had access to the room during World War II.
View of the west wall (background) and north wall (right) of Room 207.
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1910-1912 | Chinese Men’s Lavatory
1912-1925 | Federal Prisoners Dormitory
1925-1940 | Toilet Room
1942-1945 | Prisoner of War Latrine
Room 207 was built as a lavatory for Chinese men. It was later used high-security apartment for federal prisoners awaiting deportation. In 1925, three prisoners escaped from their quarters, leading to the end of federal prisoner detention at the site. By 1936, records show the space was used as a toilet room for Chinese immigrants.
