Paranormal Eastern State Penitentiary Stories

Many people have heard paranormal stories about the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. If you usually live on the more adventurous and curious side of life, you will undoubtedly want to include the Eastern State Penitentiary as part of your Philidelphia travel plans. Prior to its closure in 1971, this prison was home to hundreds of inmates who were locked away in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day.

It is alleged that any inmates found guilty of disobeying prison rules would have to endure harsh forms of punishment. Many prisoners supposedly died as a result of the torture experienced, and it is said their spirits live on to haunt this facility that has served as a prototype for over 300 prisons.

Many people who visit Philadelphia travel to the Eastern State Penitentiary. However, before you venture out, take a look at some of the horror stories that have been reported by former workers as well as visitors to the facility. After reading, you can decide for yourself if you really want to share in this experience!

Horror stories about Eastern State Penitentiary

About.com - the Locksmith

http://crime.about.com/od/prison/a/easternstate.htm

TheCabinet.com - Al Capone

http://www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&location_id=eastern_state_penitentiary

Time.com lists Eastern State Penitentiary as one of the Top 10 Haunted Places, according to their list posted at http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1855221_1855285_1855272,00.html. With such a record, it's no wonder this prison is one of Philadelphia's most visited historic sites.

If you want your Philidelphia travel will take you to this scary spot, visit http://www.easternstate.org/ for information on schedules, ticket prices and ticket locations.