Eastern State Penitentiuary.

I recently visited the ESP over the weekend for a haunted house like walk through of the prison. Although I could barely see or keep my eyes open because I was so afraid I could not help but be fascinated with the former prison. This "Penitentiary" was the first of its kind. It was designed to emphasize principles of reform rather than punishment to its inmates. Some of the residents that stayed at this lovely facility include Al Capone. It is said that he  positioned himself in the ESP to cover for the Valentines Day Massacre that he participated in. His cell was in the area of the prison dubbed "Park Avenue". The name speaks for itsel. Even with all the damage that has occurred to the prison over the years it still was beautfiul to me. It was hard for me to imagine stepping inside of a hole in the wall and someone shutting a door and locking it with a key. Most of the cells I seen did not even have bars but small doors with a small peep hole for barely any light to escape through it. It was a very fun experience but surreal one, especially to be in place where so many men and woman lost their minds and their freedom.