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The Shadows of Justice: Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP), established in 1829, represents another eerie chapter in the city's history. Originally designed for reform, it featured a unique layout that allowed guards to monitor inmate activities efficiently. Below the surface, dark solitary cells—known as Clone Dikes—were used to punish the most dangerous inmates. Stories of escape attempts, like that of the infamous Willie Sutton in 1945, further illustrate the remarkable tales hidden beneath the city’s surface.