Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc.
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Main Contact: Dr. Kerry Sautner
Business Description:
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world's first true "penitentiary," a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held nearly 85,000 people over its long history, including bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site interprets the legacy of American criminal justice reform, from the nation’s founding through to the present day, within the long-abandoned cellblocks of the nation’s most historic prisonEastern State Penitentiary’s innovative preservation, interpretation, and public programs will move visitors to engage in dialogue and deepen the national conversation about criminal justice.
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Business Information:
- Established in 2000
- Non Profit
- Member Since 2002
RECENT POSTS
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Announces Two New Hires
Posted on 4/14/2008 by Ms. Ellen Feist of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc.