Moyamensing Prison
Moyamensing Prison was a prison in Philadelphia, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was designed by Thomas Ustick Walter. Its cornerstone was laid on April 2, 1832; it opened on October 19, 1835, was in use until 1963, and was demolished in... Wikipedia
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A horse-drawn wagon used to carry convicts, known as a Black Maria, draws toward the front of the Gothic-style building. Two men watch the carriage from near ...
View of facade, including trees in yard and sidewalk in front, of prison located at 10th and Reed Streets. Architect Thomas Ustick Walter designed the building, ...
Moyamensing Prison. Published by J.T. Bowen at his Lithographic & Print Colouring Establishemnt, 94, Walnut St., Phil. 1840. Type; still image; Genre; prints ( ...
This is a County Prison, situated on the Passaunk road, about two miles from the centre of the City, embracing Debtors and Criminal, apartments.