The 1986 Compendium page stated “when a large
number of Chinese attempted unlaw-ful entry into the
U.S. by way of Canada, they were brought to Port Henry for
detention... At first they were quartered in the village hall
jail.
“[Later] a lot was secured
on Elizabeth St...The Chinese Jail was erected…When
no longer needed, it was converted into a tenement …
F. W. Dudley acted as Commissioner of Immig-ration.” The page featured
the image above.