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Quote: Eastern State Penitentiary is a must for adults and families. It captures the essence of the roaring twenties via Al Capone's legacy. There is something mystical about the preservation of the jail just the way it is. Good stuff.
From journal Philadelphia
Quote: If Alcatraz is synonymous with San Francisco then the same can be said about Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Eastern State opened in 1829 and is considered to be the world’s first penitentiary. Their system of incarceration included... Read the full Eastern State Penitentiary review
From journal Historic Philadelphia
Quote: Spooky and creepy -- no wonder they offer Halloween nightime tours. Is it haunted? Current guides differ in their answers. The admission price includes an audiotour of over 41 displays that discuss life in the prison.I think every parent should take... Read the full Eastern State Penitentiary review
From journal A Summer Day in Philadelphia
Quote: This place was an example in criminal correctionals around the world in its time. It has a star shaped structure with all solitary cells down the long corridors. Come to learn the story of the building and the system and see art shows in the cells... Read the full Eastern State Penitentiary review
From journal A year in Philadelphia