Friends & Neighbors | Old Joliet Prison

- Joliet, IL
Opened in 1858 the Illinois State Penitentiary was considered the high watermark of correctional facilities. Its architecture and history have made it a formidable presence in the town of Joliet, Illinois ever since. When the Old Joliet Prison, as it’s now known, fell into disrepair, the historical society stepped in. Their goal: acknowledge the history and infamous baggage of the prison while providing visitors an opportunity to learn.

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Great informative video.

[@kylehawes4287]

What in the hell is this guy talking about some stupid prison defines what who cares box nobody getting out so who cares mn got st cloud prison i lived there didn't define anything people do super bad stuff go to prison anyway