- They began to experiment with this theory at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Jail until construction began on the Eastern State Penitentiary began in 1822.
- For years the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, has been considered one of the most haunted places in America.
- On October 25th, 1829, the eastern state penitentiary opened its door as a part of the reformatory Pennsylvania system.
- As an urban explorer I knew that getting to explore Eastern State Penitentiary would make for iconic photo set. Check it out if you're in town!
- 5917. Add Eastern State Penitentiary to a New List. View all photos. ... Eastern State was to be the world’s first “penitentiary.”
- The other week, Lois, Danielle, Katie, and Karri’s family took a field trip to see the ruins of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
- The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic prisons in the world and also one of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions.
- Inside Eastern State Penitentiary. ESP had many visitors that wanted to learn about this different method of imprisonment.
- Eastern State Penitentiary is a massive, 11-acre facility that once was home to some of America’s most famous criminals.
- Eastern State Penitentiary is located at 20207 Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia (the Philadelphia Museum of Art is also only five blocks away).