LOCATION FILE
Eastern State Penitentiary
FOLLOWPhiladelphia, PA
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OVERVIEW
A massive Gothic-style former prison that pioneered the "separate system" of solitary confinement intended to inspire penitence — the origin of the word penitentiary.
HISTORY
Operated 1829–1971 and once held Al Capone and bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton. After closing it sat abandoned for decades before reopening as a museum.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
Cellblocks 12 and 4 and Capone’s cell are focal points for reported shadow figures, footsteps, and voices; it is among the most investigated sites in the country.
VISITING
Open to the public for daytime tours and seasonal night programming.
SITE PLAN
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A plan of the building or grounds is what a second team opens on a phone in the dark. Going there? Volunteer to map it, then upload your plan.
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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HISTORICAL RECORD · 0 CITED ENTRIES
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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
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GROUP FINDINGS