Pennsylvania
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Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Once hailed as a model of humane incarceration, Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia now stands as one of America’s most hauntingly beautiful ruins. Since its opening in 1829, this gothic fortress has been the site of reform, rebellion, and countless ghost stories. Today, its crumbling cellblocks and echoing halls draw historians and paranormal…
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The George Washington Hotel
Washington, Pennsylvania The George Washington Hotel in has stood as a symbol of small-town grandeur since its opening in 1923. Built during the oil boom years of southwestern Pennsylvania, the hotel was intended to bring big-city sophistication to the growing community. Its namesake, George Washington, once traveled through the region during the French and Indian War—a…