Some historic buildings are more than preserved structures. They become archives of fear, memory, and human consequence. The old Beauregard Parish Jail in DeRidder, Louisiana is a clear example of how a building can become inseparable from the events that happened inside it. Built in 1914 with pointed roofs, Gothic arches, and a central spiral staircase, it was designed to contain people. Over time, it became known by two names: the Gothic Jail and the Hanging Jail.