Hey everyone! Just recently got back from my day trip from the Easter State Penitentiary here in Philadelphia, and thought maybe I would share some photos from my trip for anyone interested. For those who want information, Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the oldest standing prisons here in the United States, and one of the most influential. In the 1800s, it was one of the most famous prisons in all of the world, with many celebrities such as Charles Dickens requesting to visit here for its sheer design. It operated from 1829 to 1971, when they finally closed the prison doors and left it abandoned for over 20 years. Eventually it was reopened to the public and claimed as a "historical ruin", meaning they mean to leave it in its deteroriating condition as is with little renovation, but planning to upkeep from crumbling further for historic and safety reasons. It's also become a famous place now for many films to go out on location and shoot here, as well for having the infamous nature for being haunted and having many ghost stories. And having been in the place I can certainly see why, with how eerie and decaying it is. Anyway, enough of the talk, here are some photos from around the prison. I hope you enjoy them!
One of the few examples of a completely renovated cell, restored to look as it opened in 1829.
Al Capone's cell when he was in the Penitentiary for a year. Even in prison he lived a swanky lifestyle.
One of the few places that was completely restored to its former glory, the Synagogue of the Penitentiary as it supposedly looked in 1960 with the Torah Ark. Above are the Ten Commandments written in Hebrew, and the lighting fixtures read "Shalom" in Hebrew as well.
Various shots from around the prison showing its current creepy state.
And finally what I think is perhaps one of the creepiest shots I took, the remains of the old barber shop.
Thankfully not. I have yet to land myself in jail and I hope to keep it that way.
