[flangemanager]

"The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until a 1990"

As well as being a fascinating building in itself, it also contains many of the props and set pieces used during the filming of the movie The Shawshank Redemption.

Apparently it is open to the public. And unlike Alcatraz, you are free to explore as much as you like without guides stalking you.

Although in a poor state of repair following closure in 1990 and despite some rejuvenation for filming purposes in 1993, the prison seems to have deteriorated further in recent years. Hopefully the new tourist drive will secure funds for further restoration.

[Norwegian1]

Wow, hope they start taking better care of it.. it's pretty creepy, and I mean that in a good way

[WHITEWIDOW]

Shawshank Redemption is one of my favs! Awesome post

[bando21]

awesome

[Kelseecat65]

Very awesome pics!!!!

[Sharon]

Cool post!

[WhatTheFXUp]

[quote=flangemanager;4372254]"The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until a 1990"

As well as being a facinating building in itself, it also contains many of the props and set peices used during the filming of the movie The Shawshank Redemption.
Apparently it is open to the public. And unlike Alkatraz, you are free to explore as much as you like without guides stalking you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_State_Reformatory

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2014/0...st-attraction/

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/...edemption.html
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Athough in a poor state of repair following closure in 1990 and despite some rejuvination for filming purposes in 1993, the prison seems to have detoriated further in recent years. Hopefully the new tourist drive will secure funds for further restoration.


Wow, the architecture is so awesome! Way better than Alcatraz. I did visit Alcatraz in '81 and even 3 years after the movie it was not looking good - I wish you the best in revitalizing Ohio penitentiary

[twayblade]

Beautiful

[The Krokodil]

muy muy Interesante

[LOGANSTANFORTH]

It is currently being used as a haunted house during the fall...

It's about a three to four hour wait to get inside...