On our way to Atlantic City we
will be taking a short stop in Philadelphia, there we will be visiting the
historic Eastern State Penitentiary. It used to be the most expensive and famous
prison in the world, but today it stands as an empty and haunted building. Since
I really enjoy historic buildings and anything with a “ghostly” atmosphere, I
knew that this will our must see while in Philly.
The prison was known for it
architecture and its strict discipline, designed to strike remorse in the heart
of its convicts. It was one of the first prisons to emphasize reform as opposed
to punishment of convicts. Some famous criminals including Al Capone, have spend
time behind its bars. Today the prison is a museum and a historic site that
offers tours to the members of the public and is rumored to be haunted with
nearly 60 paranormal investigator teams exploring the site each year. The
facility is carefully kept as a “preserved ruin” which adds more interest and
atmosphere of the tour itself.
We are very excited to see this
architectural and historical marvel, as we get lost in the historical narrative
of what has happened between the stone walls.
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