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asksakura1125td · 2 months

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Pomni and Caine at a penitentiary!!!! I think they had fun

#saki posts #my post #the amazing digital circus #tadc #tadc pomni #tadc caine #plush photography #eastern state penitentiary

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orendarling · 3 months

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

August, 2022

#photographers on tumblr #lensblr #original photographers #imiging #luxlit #photography #Eastern State Penitentiary #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania

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louis-sj · 2 months

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Eastern State Penitentiary Inner Cell Door

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

See: https://www.easternstate.org/daytime-prison-tours/plan-your-visit

The steel arm is placed flat against the wall with the section with the hole in it goes into the slot. When the solid outer door is shut, the steel arm is locked in place.

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#Eastern State Penitentiary #Cell Door #Double Door #Philadelphia #PA #P #Penitentiary

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orangewhine · 1 year

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Eastern State Penitentiary. Philadelphia, PA. 2023.

#eastern state penitentiary #philadelphia #pennsylvania #spooky #haunted #photography #mine #southern gothic #southern goth aesthetic #scary #prison #abandoned #haunting #reblog #like #boost

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zombilenium · 1 year

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Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia !

With its 142-year history of torture, isolation, disease, murder and madness, the crumbling penitentiary is often viewed as haunted.

Urban Photographer, SWNS /Zenger

#art #photography #haunted #penitentiary #philadelphia #usa #urbexexploration #urbexplore #urban exploration #crumbling #discarded #madness #swns #zenger #eastern state penitentiary #electric chair #creepy #freaky #urbexusa

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conformi · 1 year

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Aldo Rossi, Study for Disney Development Company Office Complex, Orlando | Florida, USA, 1991 VS John Haviland, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia | Pennsylvania, USA, 1823-1825

#Aldo Rossi #Disney Development Company Office Complex #orlando #florida #drawing #usa #architecture #plan #John Haviland #Eastern State Penitentiary #Penitentiary #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania #architecture plan

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nwalthall · 11 months

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Philadelphia

Eastern State Penitentiary

#imiging #photographers on tumblr #lensblr #original photographers #eastern state penitentiary #philadellphia

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couldnt-think-of-a-funny-name · 2 years

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*does the cell block tango with the ghosts*

#molly mumbles #eastern state penitentiary

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internationalpictures · 4 months

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Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

#photographers on tumblr #original photographers #eastern state penitentiary #philadelphia #road trip

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letthew00kiewin · 1 year

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I loved taking pictures here 👀

#me #death metal #selfie #chubby #selfies #abandoned #eastern state penitentiary

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shotbylmd · 1 year

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Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania | March 2023

#canon #35mm #35mm b&w #35mm black and white #film #photography #black and white #canon a1 #35mm film #eastern state penitentiary #philadelphia #pennsylvania #philly #kodak

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geeknik · 7 months

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31 Days of Halloween: Day 31, The Eastern State Penitentiary

Welcome to the finale of our 31 days of Halloween adventure. On this eerie day, we delve into the haunting atmosphere of the Eastern State Penitentiary, a monumental structure in Philadelphia that once housed the notorious gangster Al Capone.

Historical Background

The Eastern State Penitentiary, inaugurated in 1829, was envisioned as a revolutionary prison facility, embodying the "Pennsylvania System" of solitary confinement to induce penitence in inmates. Over its operational span until 1971, it held nearly 85,000 individuals, including notable criminals like Al Capone and bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton. The penitentiary's gothic, castle-like architecture and radical penal philosophy made it a landmark in criminal justice history.

Haunting Tales

Ghosts of Cell Block 12: Numerous investigators have captured eerie phenomena, with one revealing an apparition of a man walking through Cell Block 12.

Unseen Entities: Objects have been recorded moving on their own, with some investigators claiming to have communicated with multiple spirits.

The Soap Lady: Employees and visitors often spot the apparition of a woman, dubbed "The Soap Lady," in a cell on the second floor, which once housed female inmates.

Al Capone's Phantom Foe: Al Capone, during his time here, was tormented by unseen forces, notably a phantom named "Jimmy," believed to be a victim of Capone's criminal orders.

Exploring The Penitentiary

The Eastern State Penitentiary, now in ruin, opens its formidable gates to the public, offering guided tours that delve into its dark history and reputed hauntings. Every year, thousands traverse its decaying halls, and many come away with ghostly tales of their own. The prison also hosts a Halloween Haunted House attraction, inviting the brave to explore its eerie corners under a veil of fright.

Conclusion

As we wrap up our Halloween series, the Eastern State Penitentiary stands as a chilling testament to the blurring lines between the realms of the living and the dead. Its crumbling walls hold whispers of a turbulent past, inviting those with a taste for the paranormal to delve into its haunting mysteries. Venture into the heart of its spectral infamy, if you dare, and perhaps the ghosts of the past will share their tales from the shadows.

#ko-fi #kofi #geeknik #nostr #art #blog #writing #halloween #all hallows eve #samhain #31daysofhalloween #31 days of halloween #31 days of horror #eastern state penitentiary #al capone #philadelphia #pennsylvania

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orendarling · 6 months

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May, 2022

#photographers on tumblr #lensblr #original photographers #imiging #luxlit #photography #Eastern State Penitentiary #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania

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factflick · 7 months

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Ghosts Around the Globe: Ten Most Haunted Places In The World

The allure of the unknown, the forbidden, and the eerie has always captivated the human psyche. There exists an array of places across the globe, where the veil between the living and the dead seems almost porous. These haunted locations hold within them a rich tapestry of chilling tales and histories that beckon the brave and the curious. In this exploration, we traverse continents to unearth…