Philadelphia's Mega Prison | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Eastern State Penitentiary, located in Philadelphia, stands as a haunting monument to the evolution of the American penal system. Established in 1829, it pioneered the revolutionary concept of solitary confinement, aiming for inmate rehabilitation through isolation and reflection. Its imposing Gothic architecture, designed to intimidate and induce penitence, housed notorious criminals like Al Capone. Despite its innovative approach, by the mid-20th century, the penitentiary fell into disrepair, closing its doors in 1971. Since then, its crumbling corridors and empty cells have captivated visitors, becoming a historic site that echoes the eerie legacy of its past, shrouded in tales of both reformative ideals and the harsh realities of incarceration.
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Editor - Karolina Szwata
Host - Ryan Socash
Music/Sound Design: Dave Daddario
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Eastern State Penitentiary, located in Philadelphia, stands as a haunting monument to the evolution of the American penal system. Established in 1829, it pioneered the revolutionary concept of solitary confinement, aiming for inmate rehabilitation through isolation and reflection. Its imposing Gothic architecture, designed to intimidate and induce penitence, housed notorious criminals like Al Capone. Despite its innovative approach, by the mid-20th century, the penitentiary fell into disrepair, closing its doors in 1971. Since then, its crumbling corridors and empty cells have captivated visitors, becoming a historic site that echoes the eerie legacy of its past, shrouded in tales of both reformative ideals and the harsh realities of incarceration.
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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.
» CONTACT
For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@thoughtleaders.io
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itshistoryONAIR/
ON-AIR: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsHistoryON-AIR
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshistoryONAIR
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» CREDIT
Scriptwriter - Dillan Aultimate
Editor - Karolina Szwata
Host - Ryan Socash
Music/Sound Design: Dave Daddario
» NOTICE
Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.
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