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The barber from Hell

The barber's chair in Hell, Pennsylvania Penitentiary, Philadelphia. The Eastern State Penitentiary opened in 1829 and closed in 1971. Prisoners were held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day. The prison is now a ruin, open for visits.
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William Sutherland said:

Excellent capture and info!
3 months ago ( translate )

Andrew Trundlewagon replied to William Sutherland:

Hi William, thanks!
3 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Hahaha,welch großartige Entdeckung und Aufnahme zeigst du lieber Andrew :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 months ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Belle prise de vue merci pour l'info bonne journée
3 months ago ( translate )

Andrew Trundlewagon replied to Patrick Brandy:

Thanks Patrick
3 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

a most interesting setting and beautiful light
3 months ago

Steve Bucknell said:

Perfectly *Italo-Byzantine!
2 months ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Les prisonniers devaient avoir les cheveux longs pour éviter cette chaise infernale !
2 months ago ( translate )

Andrew Trundlewagon replied to Léopold:

Hi Leopold, Thanks for your interest. Indeed "une chaise infernale"!
2 months ago ( translate )