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Eastern State Penitentiary

A necessary pilgrimage for those of us in the Northeast with a penchant for old, historic buildings. Eastern State Penitentiary was the first of its kind. Built in 1829, this architectural marvel was designed as an alternative to the prison systems

Eastern State Penitentiary

A necessary pilgrimage for those of us in the Northeast with a penchant for old, historic buildings. Eastern State Penitentiary was the first of its kind. Built in 1829, this architectural marvel was designed as an alternative to the prison systems