Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, PA

Eastern State was the world's first penitentiary in the 18th century. It became a (controversial, problematic) model for incarceration around the world, was studied by Dickens, housed Capone, and served as the setting for many films, including 12 Monkeys. Today, it is a ruin, the site of a major Halloween attraction, and home to an audio tour voiced by Steve Buscemi. This is THE historical site we direct friends and family to when they visit us in Philly.

Charlie

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