Eastern State Penitentiary
Source: Eastern Penitentiary Historic Site
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. Teachers, students, and families can visit this site and its exhibits to see and compare incarceration in the US and globally through time.
Website: https://www.easternstate.org/