Eastern State Penitentiary
Now open year round, a tour of the 1829 Eastern State Penitentiary explores the Gothic-like architecture and its role as a leader in penal reform. The annual Terror Behind the Walls event in October is one of the region’s premier Halloween events.
Credit: Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC
Tags: Architecture, History, Museums & Attractions
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