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Experience firsthand the history and legacy of the Ohio State Reformatory, a building with countless stories that range from terrifying and tragic to inspiring and hopeful. Come learn about our history while creating your own Reformatory Story.
Ohio State Reformatory - Wikipedia
The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio in the United States. It was built between 1886 and 1910 and remained in operation until 1990, when a United States Federal Court ruling (the 'Boyd Consent Decree') ordered the facility to be closed.
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Discover Ohio State Reformatory with guided tours for history buffs, movie lovers, and thrill-seekers. Complimentary self-guided tour with any guided-tour purchase. Discounts offered for students, seniors, military personnel, and Preservation Society members.
Ohio State Reformatory - History and Facts | History Hit
Nov 24, 2020 · Designed by famed prison architect and Cleveland native Levi Scofield and built between 1886 and 1910, Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio is a magnificent building. It crosses three architectural styles – Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne – and is best known as the prison where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed.
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Discover the Ohio State Reformatory—a historic, Hollywood-famous, and haunted attraction that offers self-guided, guided, and virtual tours, as well as AirBNBs on site. Learn about the facility’s history, savor Shawshank Redemption filming locations, and investigate the …
Ohio State Reformatory - Prison Records at the Archives
Oct 7, 2024 · Designed by architect Levi T. Scofield, the Ohio State Reformatory opened its doors in 1896 as a facility to rehabilitate young male offenders through hard work and education.
Shawshank Prison & Shawshank Museum - Shawshank Trail
Historic Ohio State Reformatory, Shawshank Museum & Bus Tours. Y our Shawshank Trail begins at the famous Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. This building is one of the top five castle resembling structures in the country!
Unraveling the Haunting History of the Ohio State Reformatory
May 27, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Mansfield, Ohio, the Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) looms as a testament to a dark chapter in American penal history. Once a beacon of hope for rehabilitating wayward souls, this Gothic-inspired fortress quickly devolved into a den of despair, where cruelty and inhumanity reigned supreme.
Ohio State Reformatory – Mansfield, Ohio - Atlas Obscura
Oct 19, 2010 · Also known as the Mansfield Reformatory, the Ohio State Reformatory is a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio. Built between 1886 and 1910, the prison has been out of operation...
The Ohio State Reformatory
Walk the same halls as history's most infamous prisoners. Immerse yourself into the foundation that formed The Shawshank Redemption. Whether you're hunting for the paranormal or simply looking to tour the beautiful architecture, you can find it here at The Ohio State Reformatory.