The Eastern State Penitentiary

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:prison
gptkbp:anatomy over 300
gptkbp:architect gptkb:John_Haviland
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Romanesque_Revival
gptkbp:area 11 acres
gptkbp:art_installations featured in the grounds
gptkbp:audio_tours offered to visitors
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1971
gptkbp:community_engagement active with local organizations
gptkbp:community_events held throughout the year
gptkbp:community_outreach engaged with local residents
gptkbp:community_partnerships with local schools
gptkbp:cultural_events frequently hosted
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and TV shows
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in American history
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:museum
gptkbp:design_feature central rotunda
gptkbp:educational_programs available for schools
gptkbp:exhibition hosted regularly
gptkbp:exhibits focused on prison history
gptkbp:famous_event Halloween Nights
gptkbp:famous_for solitary confinement
gptkbp:famous_landmark high stone walls
influenced prison design worldwide
gptkbp:featured_in documentaries about prisons
gptkbp:filming_location used in various productions
gptkbp:ghost_tour popular attraction
gptkbp:gift_shop available on-site
gptkbp:haunted_location known for ghost stories
gptkbp:historical_impact on prison reform movements.
gptkbp:historical_research conducted by various institutions
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of prison reform
first modern prison
gptkbp:historical_tours offered year-round
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Eastern State Penitentiary
gptkbp:influenced modern correctional facilities
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Pennsylvania_System
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for gptkb:Eastern_State_Penitentiary_Historic_Site
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:notable_feature cellblock layout
gptkbp:notable_inmate gptkb:Willie_Sutton
gptkb:Al_Capone
gptkbp:opened 1829
gptkbp:part_of Philadelphia's historical sites
gptkbp:preservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:preserved_structure maintained for historical integrity
gptkbp:prison_type state prison
gptkbp:public_access open to the public
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:1994
restoration of the facade
restoration of cellblocks
gptkbp:research_opportunities available for historians
gptkbp:seasonal_activities celebrated during holidays
gptkbp:style gptkb:Gothic_Revival
gptkbp:tour approximately 1 hour
available for students
gptkbp:visitors over 100,000 annually
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities available for community members
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sewell,_New_Jersey,_USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6