National Register of Historic Places
Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000680.
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Eastern State Penitentiary
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About this place
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
The Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP) is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971.
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Listing details
- Name
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000680
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.96816, -75.17291
When was Eastern State Penitentiary listed on the National Register?
Eastern State Penitentiary was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Eastern State Penitentiary located?
Eastern State Penitentiary is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.96816, -75.17291. See the map above.
Is Eastern State Penitentiary a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Eastern State Penitentiary is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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