The Penitentiary - Search
Open links in new tab
  1.  
  2. History museum in Philadelphia, United States
    Address:2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
    Hours:
    Closed · Opens 10 AM · More hours

    About

    Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture … Learn more
    1. Operated for 142 Years
      The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia consists of several buildings that operated for 142 years and housed the likes of Al Capone and Willie …
      minube.co.uk
    2. Cold, Haunted Hallways
      Formerly a prison holding the likes of Al Capone, this building is now more of an experience than a museum - take the guided tour through its cold, …
      arrivalguides.com
    3. Meant to Be Humane, Drove Men Insane
      Thrust into the middle of urban Philadephia is what looks like a great castle, a massive and haunting building. However, …
      atlasobscura.com
    4. One of the Most Haunted Buildings
      Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) was part of a controversial movement in the early 1800s that advocated the use of …
      theculturetrip.com
    Feedback
     
    Kizdar net | Kizdar net | Кыздар Нет
  1. Eastern State Penitentiary - Wikipedia

  2. Eastern State Penitentiary | History & Facts | Britannica

    WEBEastern State Penitentiary, former prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., that opened in 1829 as the first true penitentiary, designed to encourage penitence, rather than offering merely punishment for …

  3. History of Eastern State | Eastern State Penitentiary …

    WEBWhen Eastern State opened more than 180 years ago, it changed the world. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, …

  4. Eastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past

    WEBSep 30, 2008 · More than 300 prisons throughout Europe, South America, Russia, China and Japan would be based on the Eastern State Penitentiary model. But some were not so convinced of the method.

  5. About Eastern State | Eastern State Penitentiary …

    WEBEastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.

  6. Eastern State Penitentiary - Visit Philadelphia

    WEBLocated in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary remains one of the most famous prisons in the world, with a list of former inmates that includes bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and …

  7. Eastern State Penitentiary - Encyclopedia of Greater …

    WEBEastern State Penitentiary, considered by many to be the world’s first full-scale penitentiary, opened in Philadelphia in 1829 and closed in 1971. Known for its system of total isolation of prisoners and remarkable …

  8. How Eastern State Penitentiary became a Philly …

    WEBOct 31, 2019 · The Eastern State Penitentiary was originally constructed as a radical departure from other prisons of its time. Initially imagined by the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons, the …

  9. Visiting Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, The …

    WEBSep 20, 2023 · Exploring Philadelphia? Don't miss the historic and eerie Eastern State Penitentiary. This is the ultimate guide to visiting the prison, which now lies in ruins. It gives you a history of the prison, the novel …

  10. Eastern State Penitentiary – Philadelphia, …

    WEBMar 6, 2011 · Opened in 1829, Eastern State was designed by the “Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons” as a new type of prison where order reigned and those housed within might have a chance to...

  11. Eastern State Penitentiary’s Uneasy Transformation from Prison …

  12. Pennsylvania system | Prison Reform, Quaker Influence

  13. Timeline | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

  14. History of United States prison systems - Wikipedia

  15. Penitentiary Vs. Prison: What’s The Difference? - SecurTel.us

  16. History | Department of Corrections | Commonwealth of …

  17. Penitentiary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

  18. Prison | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

  19. Plan Your Visit | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

  20. Penitentiaries - Encyclopedia.com

  21. Iowa State Penitentiary - Iowa Department of Corrections

  22. Daytime Prison Tours | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

  23. Ottawa’s $150 Million for New Penitentiary Flew Under the

  24. Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary