File:Eastern state penitentiary cellblock gallery.jpg
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The haunting corridors of a cellblock at Eastern State Penitentiary, a reflection of the austere conditions and the solitude once experienced by its inmates, now a silent witness to the passage of time and the evolution of the American penal system.
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English: This photograph showcases a cellblock within the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. The image depicts a long, vaulted corridor flanked by rows of cell doors, illustrating the penitentiary's once strict regime of solitary confinement. The peeling paint and the patina of decay speak to the age and abandonment of the facility, which once housed inmates under the pioneering Pennsylvania system of incarceration. This system enforced isolation, which was believed to lead to penitence and rehabilitation. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a significant monument in the history of prison architecture and reform.
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| Date | Taken on 10 September 2023 | ||
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| Author | Gangway Ghost |
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This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Monuments 2023.
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