Quick Facts
| City | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1829 |
Realization
| Architect |
John Haviland |
| Construction cost | 780,000 USD |
Building Info
| Address | 2027 Fairmount Avenue |
| Materials |
stone |
| Style |
Gothic Revival |
| Status | Completed |
Notes
- Eastern State Penitentiary was at the time the most expensive prison in the world.
- Al Capone was imprisoned here for eight months in 1929 - 1930.
- The building had central heating and running water before the White House did.