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    Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site


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    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 convicts. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious criminals, including bank robber ''Slick Willie'' Sutton and Al Capone. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. A critically-acclaimed series of artists' installations is free with admission.  Just five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.


    • At-a-
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      • Contact Info

        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

        2027 Fairmount Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19130

        Phone: 215-236-3300   |   Official Website

      • Map

        Full map and directions

      • Accessibility Services
      • Accessibility Details

        Access Information: There is no running water on site. All bathrooms are portable. There is one wheelchair accessible bathroom on site.

        Eastern State Penitentiary offers a virtual tour of the facility on their website. This tour in combination with a site visit, ensures that individuals with disabilities will truly be able to experience all aspects of the facility.

        Deaf/Hearing Access: ASL interpretation can be provided with advanced notice

        Wheelchair Access: Please note that not every section of Eastern State Penitentiary is wheelchair Accessible. Due to the existing structure of the museum, some areas cannot be reached in a wheelchair. In addition, there are gravel paths through out the site, which are not wheelchair accessible.

        • Current Events
          05/23/11-
          Ongoing 
          Hands-On History
          Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
          04/06/09-
          Ongoing 
          Daytime Historic Site Tours
          Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
        • Upcoming Events
          06/09/12-
          06/10/12 
          Prison Break Weekend
          Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
          07/14/12  Bastille Day
          Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
          08/17/12  Film Screening: Breath
          Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

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    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events
        05/23/11-
        Ongoing 
        Hands-On History
        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
        04/06/09-
        Ongoing 
        Daytime Historic Site Tours
        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
      • Upcoming Events
        06/09/12-
        06/10/12 
        Prison Break Weekend
        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
        07/14/12  Bastille Day
        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
        08/17/12  Film Screening: Breath
        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
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