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Joliet Correctional Center (originally known as Illinois State Penitentiary, colloquially as Joliet Prison, Joliet Penitentiary, the Old Joliet Prison, and the Collins Street Prison) was a prison in Joliet, Illinois, United States, from 1858 to 2002.
Old Joliet Prison Historic Site. Preserving and disseminating the history of Joliet. Book a tour at the Old Joliet Prison! Old Joliet Prison – 2024 Tour Season. Preservation and construction experts have been busy all winter long stabilizing, restoring and preserving several buildings at the Old Joliet Prison.
True to its historic and notorious legacy, the Old Joliet Prison now takes it rightful place as an authentic, unique asset which is inextricably linked to the history of Joliet, the state of Illinois, and people impacted by crime and punishment.
28 lis 2016 · The beautiful neo-Gothic prison compound of Joliet Correctional Center stands abandoned and decaying after operating for nearly a century and a half. After a stroll through the legendary ruins of Joliet Iron Works, I headed to the massive walled-off prison compound that lies just north of the abandoned steel mill.
Old Joliet Prison, Joliet, Illinois. 14,819 likes · 310 talking about this · 10,233 were here. Looking for tour info? Check out JolietPrison.org.
13 lip 2019 · The Old Joliet Prison is among the most iconic buildings within the City of Joliet. In addition, the city and facility have nearly identical timelines, as the city was incorporated in 1852, while the prison was constructed from 1857-1861, with the first prisoners arriving in 1858.
Old Joliet Prison Tours Proudly Sponsored by: Self-Guided Tours. Offered Daily from May 1-November from noon-5:00 pm. Walk the site at your own pace. Informational signs are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos.
