The Eastern State Penitentiary by Amanda Monahan

The purpose of this tour is to show the truth of prison and the consequences that will occur when violent crimes are committed. People can not go and see the truth about what it is like to be in prison. This truth and horror of a strict prison will hopef

The Eastern State Penitentiary by Amanda Monahan

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

Created By: Amanda Monahan

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Welcome to the virtual tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary. Although no longer in use, it is considered the most haunted prison in America. This prison was like no other during its time. The darkness and sense of loneliness this prison created serviced as a tragic place for many inmates and families. The purpose of this tour is to show the truth of prison and the consequences that will occur when violent crimes are committed. People can not go and see the truth about what it is like to be in prison. This truth and horror of a strict prison will hopefully encourage kids, teens, and adults to stay away from crime. Promoting kids from an early age to stay away from violence and crimes, providing them alternative ways to spend their time will help encourage a life of no violence.


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  Eastern State Penitentiary was opened in 1829 just outside of Philadelphia. It was created to fulfill the Pennsylvania Prison Societies' mission to create a “house of repentance”(Smithsonian). With the increase in violent crimes with... Read more
Al “Scarface” Capone also known as Alphonse Gabriel Capone was an American gangster who committed various acts of crime and violence during the Prohibition era. One of these acts included being the leader of the Chicago Outfit, which wa... Read more
For many prisons and rehabilitation centers, the exercise yard is where people can have social interaction and get fresh air. However, this was not the case at Eastern State Penitentiary. The heavy emphasis on making the prisoners suffer an... Read more
Although opened in 1959, well after the start of the penitentiary, Cellblock 15 also known as Death Row held the most violent criminals that the Eastern State Penitentiary had. Similar to other cells within the penitentiary, Death Row cells... Read more
Seeing and reading about the Eastern State Penitentiary virtually should help promote citizens to stay away from prisons and crimes. Learning and visiting about prisons and the truth of life behind bars is important for kids who are activel... Read more

 

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