The Ohio State Reformatory
Before it became one of Hollywood’s most iconic backdrops (The Shawshank Redemption), the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield was a breathtaking architectural marvel. This castle-like prison, which operated until 1990, earned a reputation not only for its brutal conditions but for the residual energy of those who suffered within its walls. Be prepared as we explore the chilling photos of the Ohio State Reformatory.
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Ohio State Reformatory Chapel
The old chapel inside the Reformatory, built between 1886 and 1910.
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The Library
The onetime library inside the old Ohio State Reformatory, built between 1886 and 1910.
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A Cell at The Reformatory
What’s left of a cell at the old Ohio State Reformatory.
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A Cellblock
A cellblock at the old Ohio State Reformatory.
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A Room
Inside a room at the old Ohio State Reformatory.
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Toilets
Urinal and toilets at the old Ohio State Reformatory.
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The old Ohio State Reformatory
The building of the reformatory.
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