Revisiting Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Back in April 2023, I was able to step back inside Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Tennessee. Formerly a prison, it has been transformed into a tourist destination.
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Prison & Jail
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Prison & Jail
Revisiting Cresson
At 2,500 feet in elevation along the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, this former tuberculosis sanatorium turned state hospital turned prison has a long history.
Tornado Destroys Tennessee State Penitentiary Overnight
A storm in Nashville produced two tornados, killing 19 individuals and destroying many buildings, including parts of the Tennessee State Penitentiary.
A Revisit to Dracula’s Castle
Within the storied walls of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, echoes of the past resonate through corridors that have seen the passage of 155,000 souls over its 104-year guardianship.
Warwick State Training School
Warwick State Training School, a former alcohol and drug treatment center, youth rehabilitation complex, and prison will now be host to a brewery and medical marijuana farm in upstate New York.
Exploring the Allegheny Tuberculosis Sanatorium
At 2,500 feet in elevation, exploring the former Allegheny Tuberculosis Sanatorium was a delight. With heavy fog blanketing the campus in the early mornings, perpetual overcast days, and cooler temperatures even in the dead of summer, its location along the Allegheny Mountain front in Pennsylvania was ideal.
Exploring the Detroit House of Correction
The Detroit House of Correction, also known as DeHoCo, is a former prison complex near Detroit, Michigan.
Shawshank Redemption’s 20th Anniversary
The 20th anniversary of Shawshank Redemption is celebrated at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio this weekend!
Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory, also referred to as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio. See what it’s like inside.
Brooks was here
Dear fellas, I can’t believe how fast things move on the outside. I saw an automobile once when I was…