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First Penitentiary in America (1829) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, October 3·Fairmount

With soaring stone walls and a radical design, Eastern State Penitentiary created the philosophy of America's first true penitentiary. Walk the halls where history was made, and experience the human stories of early prison systems.

With soaring stone walls and a radical design, Eastern State Penitentiary created the philosophy of America's first true penitentiary. Walk the halls where history was made, and experience the human stories of early prison systems.

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