Ohio State Reformatory - History and Facts | History Hit
Nov 24, 2020 · Ohio State Reformatory. Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Best known as the prison where The Shawshank Redemption was shot, the tale of Ohio State Reformatory is one of …
Ohio State Reformatory - Wikipedia
The history of the Ohio State Reformatory began in 1862: the field where the reformatory would be built was used as a training camp for Civil War soldiers. The camp was named Camp …
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.
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 …
Penalty and Incentive: The Ohio State Reformatory - Ohio History …
Oct 12, 2018 · The Ohio State Reformatory – also known as the Mansfield Reformatory – opened its doors on September 15, 1886. As the name implies, the Reformatory was first imagined as …
Our Story - The Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society
The Ohio State Reformatory was designed by Cleveland architect Levi Scofield. Scofield designed the striking limestone building to be an uplifting, inspiring, and intimidating structure.
Ohio State Reformatory - Abandoned
Apr 3, 2019 · The Ohio State Reformatory, best known for being the setting for the movie The Shawshank Redemption, is a historic circa 1896 prison north of Mansfield, Ohio. It was …
Ohio State Reformatory - Ohio Exploration Society
The Ohio State Reformatory (OSR), also known as Mansfield Reformatory, was built between 1886 and 1910 on the site once occupied by Civil War Camp Mordecai Bartley. Architect Levi …
Ohio State Reformatory - 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 …
Collection: Record of inmates - Ohio History Connection
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.