Hauntings and Al Capone lore at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary, at 2027 Fairmount Avenue, operated from 1829 to 1971 and is noted for its radial cell-block design and reform-era history. The prison held famous inmates including Al Capone, whose cell is among the site's interpretive exhibits, and over the decades Eastern State has become a focal point of local ghost lore and paranormal tours. The site's reputation for hauntings is part of its public programming and popular perception, though reports are anecdotal rather than scientifically verified.