#Eastern States Penitentiary
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gaytravelinfo · 3 months ago
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Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary PRIDE Night - PA
Eastern State Penitentiary | 2027 Fairmont Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19130 Pride Night is back on Wednesday, October 9th! Our creatures are ready to serve looks and slay in the spirit of the season. Purchase a Pride Night ticket for entry to all General Admission attractions and areas PLUS access to a special party in The Speakeasy at Al Capone’s Cell with TWO complimentary drinks (beer, wine,…
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thegodofhellfire · 3 months ago
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Pep (c. 1923 – 1930) was a black Labrador Retriever who was falsely accused of murdering a cat. On August 31, 1924, Pep was sent to the Eastern State Penitentiary, where he received inmate number C-2559 and had his mugshot and paw prints taken. His log into the prison ledger indicates life sentence for murder, a tongue-in-cheek gesture that prompted widespread outrage. Pep was given as a gift from Maine governor Percival Baxter, to Pennsylvania governor Gifford Pinchot who was inspired by Baxters use of dogs in Maine. Pep was only brought to prison to boost inmate morale.
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Upon Pep's incarceration, international newspapers seized upon the murder reported in Pep's police record and publicly declared him "cat murderer." Governor Pinchot and his wife Cornelia adamantly denied Pep's murder accusation, calling it a "slanderous and unjustified attack on his reputation" and a "wretched tale." The governor received hundreds to thousands of letters from as far as the Philippines protesting Pep's unfair incarceration and demanding Pep's freedom. Governor Pinchot assured the public that Pep was not a prisoner and lived a good life at the penitentiary running the grounds, chasing rats through prison corridors, and fulfilling his life's mission of becoming a friend to all.
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He was put on a diet in 1927 because inmates gifted him too much food. When he became old and tired, he moved to the Graterford Prison Farm, where he was allowed to spend the rest of his days at the home of a retired guard who begged for leave to care for him in his old age. Pep died in May or June 1930 and was buried in a flower bed on prison grounds. A wooden marker was placed on the grave but was later swept away in a flash flood.
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orendarling · 4 months ago
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May, 2022
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asksakura1125td · 9 months ago
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Pomni and Caine at a penitentiary!!!! I think they had fun
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amapledleaf · 26 days ago
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A prison from times gone by
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dollopheadedmerlin · 2 months ago
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If anyone happens to be interested in going to Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary (it's in Philly!) this year, I have this lovely link that you can use to get $5 off tickets because I am one of their scare actors!
Or you can type in this code at HalloweenNights.org
CC249LBKD2
It's valid for any general or VIP tickets, excluding Saturdays!
We have five cool haunts called Delirium (one of my favs!), Big Top Terror (clowns!!), Machine Shop (very intimidating), Nightmares (that's where I live!), and the crypt (ghouls!!). There's also fun bars and lounges with themes like Vampires and the Carnival. Plus a tone of other cool stuff.
The VIP tickets will get you into the speakeasy! There, you can hear wonderful performances near Al Capone's cell (yes, really)!
I know people get hacked on Tumblr all the time to post ads and such, but please know that this is me!! Bo!! I'm posting this!!
Using my code can also help me potentially win some fun rewards! So please, feel free to use it or share it with friends that you know may be going this year!
Happy haunting!
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louis-sj · 8 months ago
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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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Available on Google Streets: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tT4KQPafwHKeWQwz5
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zombilenium · 2 years ago
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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
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mapled-penitentiary · 3 months ago
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yah theyre cool :D
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geekwiththegoggles · 20 days ago
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Apparently Eastern State Penitentiary does this two-day party at the very end of the season and this year was 'holiday remix'. Which meant that all the haunt zones had all new theming: Santa's workshop had snow, the black light clown section was filled with balloons and cake and the scare actors had party hats, etc. Even the scripting was different. There was a lot of energy put into just two days. Soooo much fun.
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letthew00kiewin · 20 days ago
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harrisx28 · 29 days ago
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Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia
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orendarling · 3 months ago
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March, 2024
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orangewhine · 2 years ago
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Eastern State Penitentiary. Philadelphia, PA. 2023.
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flawlessstriker · 2 months ago
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Went to Eastern State Penitentiary a few weeks ago for their Halloween Nights event.
Met a friendly sleep paralysis demon while I was there with my boyfriend.
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sorrelbriarrose · 3 months ago
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ps3 dungeon
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