Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary

The founders of this prison in Philadelphia, PA aimed to revolutionize incarceration for the better - and unintentionally created new horrors.

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Dylan’s Mailbag: Overrated Landmarks, Exploring Your Own City, and Places We Secretly Love

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