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Eastern State Penitentiary  

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  • Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania holds an important place in the evolution of U.S. penology theory because of its history and its unique architecture. It is also significant because it is associated with the establishment of lengthy incarceration as standard punishment for serious crimes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Eastern State Penitentiary]

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