MUSEUM DISTRICT & FAIRMOUNT PARK. The most expensive and advanced prison of its time, Eastern Pen opened in 1829. It used the then-revolutionary concept of solitary cells that permitted no contact whatsoever among prisoners, and although physical punishment was used much less frequently than at some other prisons, when prisoners broke the rules they would still be subjected to various tortures like the water bath and the iron gag. The place was shut down in the 1970s, but is today a National Historic Landmark and major tourist attraction. Special themed tours are offered throughout the day, along with the annual "Terror Behind the Walls" tour. Children under age seven are not permitted.

Jan - Dec  Daily 10am-5pm

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