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Hell on Earth: History of the Haunted Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 and operated until 1971 when the prison was closed. At the time Eastern Penn was built, it was the biggest and most expensive publicly funded structure ever built. The historic prison set a new standard for architecture and design and was used as a model for 300 other prisons around the globe. This building is considered the world’s first true penitentiary, designed for reform rather than punishment by incarcerating each prisoner to their own solitary confinement cell. Read more…

Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours Step into the supernatural side of Chicago with our unparalleled walking ghost tour, where every step unveils a chapter of eerie history and chilling tales. As twilight casts its spell over the city and the lights flicker to life, our seasoned local guide will lead you through a mile of haunted locations, weaving stories that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Chicago, Illinois, affectionately known as “The Windy City,” is a city with a storied past that stretches back to the early 19th century. Read more…

Situated on the outskirts of the Manhattan city skyline, are the surprisingly Gothic-styled school buildings of Fordham University. Considered one of the “Hidden Ivies” (a cousin to the Ivy League), Fordham has turned out such a wide and famous array of alumni to include Denzel Washington, Andrew Cuomo, William J. Clark, Lana Del Ray, Alan Alda, Cardinal Francis Spellman, and even former student transfer President Donald Trump. Read more…