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1. www.easternstate.orgEastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

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   America's Most Historic Prison. Eastern 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.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eastern_State_PenitentiaryEastern State Penitentiary - Wikipedia

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   The Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971.

3. www.easternstate.org › research › history-eastern-stateHistory of Eastern State | Eastern State Penitentiary ...

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   When 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, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners.

4. www.easternstate.org › about-eastern-stateAbout Eastern State | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

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   Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is located at 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue, just five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The penitentiary is currently open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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6. philadelphiaencyclopedia.org › essays › easternEastern State Penitentiary - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

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   Eastern 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 architecture, Eastern State proved to be one of the most controversial institutions of the antebellum period.

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › eastern-stateEastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past | Smithsonian

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   Sep 30, 2008 · Charles Williams, a farmer sentenced to two years for theft, would be inmate number one. On October 23, 1829, Williams was escorted into the new prison with an eyeless hood placed over his head.

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   Where is the Eastern State Penitentiary located?

   • The Eastern State Penitentiary ( ESP) is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971.

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   What happened to Eastern State Penitentiary?

   • Eastern 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.

   About Eastern State | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

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   Is the Eastern State Penitentiary a National Historic Landmark?

   • The Eastern State Penitentiary provided a model for approximately 300 prison buildings worldwide. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965, the building now operates as a museum. Interior of Cellblock 7 of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

   Eastern State Penitentiary | History & Facts | Britannica

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   When did Eastern State Penitentiary become a prison?

   • Because of the impracticality of mass solitary confinement, the system was officially abandoned in 1913, after which Eastern State Penitentiary operated as a congregate prison. Group dining halls were introduced in 1924. By 1926 the penitentiary, originally designed for 250 inmates, housed 1,700 prisoners.

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   When is Eastern State Penitentiary open?

   • Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Revisit the past. Rethink the future.

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   What is the collaboratory for justice education at Eastern State Penitentiary?

   • The Collaboratory for Justice Education at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is a dynamic community of dedicated and enthusiastic people with a shared passion for justice education committed to generating innovative solutions for understanding intricate societal issues.

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9. www.britannica.com › topic › Eastern-State-PenitentiaryEastern State Penitentiary | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Eastern 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 prisoners. It provided a model for approximately 300 prison buildings worldwide.