penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary

The doors of Eastern State Penitentiary were opened around 1829 and it is known as the world's oldest penitentiary. Solitary confinement was also born here, as Eastern State has been credited for originating the solitary confinement method. It is also famous and frequently visited by paranormal investigators because of it's status as one of the most haunted places in the United States. Continue reading
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