Old Joliet Prison

2 photos · 2013

2 photographs tagged Old Joliet Prison, 2013.

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Railroad tracks run beside the abandoned Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois, a Gothic-style correctional facility that operated from 1858 to 1999.
Railroad tracks run alongside the grounds of the Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois. The prison, originally constructed in 1858, was a significant correctional facility for over a century. Its distinctive Gothic-style architecture made it a notable landmark. The adjacent railroad line was crucial for transporting supplies and personnel to the institution. The prison ceased operations in 1999 and has since been largely abandoned, though its structures remain a prominent feature of the local landscape.

Railroad Tracks Near Old Joliet Prison, Illinois

The Old Joliet Prison, a Gothic Revival structure in Joliet, Illinois, built 1858-1860, stands abandoned after its closure in 1977.
The Old Joliet Prison, located in Joliet, Illinois, was constructed between 1858 and 1860. Designed by architect William W. Boyington, it was built in a Gothic Revival style, intended to be a model prison. The facility operated for over a century before closing in 1977 due to overcrowding and deteriorating conditions. The abandoned structure has since been used as a filming location for various movies and television shows.

Old Joliet Prison, Illinois: Exterior View

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