10 Facts About Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a historic prison renowned for its revolutionary prison design, Gothic architecture, and its role in pioneering the concept of solitary confinement. Established in 1829, it aimed to reform inmates through isolation and penitence. The prison housed infamous criminals like Al Capone and was known for its eerie, imposing appearance.

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