In 1821 the world Penitentiary comes in. A place for those who have committed crimes to be and seek reflection and penance. The original spoke and wheel design housed indoor plumbing from its inception. The addition of other buildings changing its landscape, design, and overall workings. Like other prisons, overcrowding plagued the system quickly. Drugs were introduced and idle hands led to disdain and riots. Still the location was active for over 141 years before its decay and decline were too much and the door were shut. That was until it was decided preservation was necessary and the door opened again, this time not as punishment but for entertainment.
Sources:
Dolan, Frances. 2007. Images of America. Eastern State Penitentiary
Kahan, Paul. 2008. Eastern State Penitentiary. A History
https://www.easternstate.org/research/history-eastern-state/timeline
https://www.easternstate.org/unlockinghistory
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