Ohio State Reformatory, State prison and museum in Mansfield, United States
The six-tier East Cell Block, constructed with steel and stone, stretches 250,000 square feet within the Romanesque architectural complex of the former reformatory.
The state facility operated from September 1896 to December 1990, when federal courts mandated its closure due to conditions identified in class action lawsuits.
The prison gained international recognition after serving as the primary filming location for The Shawshank Redemption movie in 1994.
Visitors can select from multiple tour options, including history walks, architectural explorations, and evening investigations through the stone corridors and cell blocks.
The East Cell Block holds the record as the largest free-standing steel cell block structure in existence, measuring six tiers in vertical height.
Location: Mansfield
Inception: 1910s
Architects: Levi Scofield
Official opening: September 15, 1896
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Address: Olivesburg Road
Website: https://mrps.org
GPS coordinates: 40.78528,-82.50500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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