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A Massive Haunted House in a Real Prison
 
REAL GHOST SIGHTINGS

Many people believe that Eastern State Penitentiary is haunted. As early as the 1940s, officers and inmates reported mysterious visions and eerie experiences in the ancient prison. And the ghost sightings have only increased since Eastern State was abandoned in 1971.

With the growing interest in paranormal investigation, Eastern State Penitentiary may now be the most carefully studied building in the United States. Dozens of teams visit to explore the site each year.

Here is some of what they found, and some of the reported ghost sightings at Eastern State Penitentiary:
Television
Most Haunted Live
(Part 1 of 3)

Eastern State Pen.
“Most Haunted” makes its U.S. debut: a 7-hour, live investigation on The Travel Channel.
Most Haunted Live
(Part 2 of 3)

Eastern State Pen.
“Most Haunted” makes its U.S. debut: a 7-hour, live investigation on The Travel Channel.
Most Haunted Live
(Part 3 of 3)

Eastern State Pen.
“Most Haunted” makes its U.S. debut: a 7-hour, live investigation on The Travel Channel.
America's Ghost Hunters at Eastern State Penitentiary

The Learning Channel (TLC) investigates ghost sightings at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Ghost Hunters on the Sci-Fi Channel
(part 1)

The Sci-Fi Channel's controversial paranormal investigation of Eastern State.
Ghost Hunters on the Sci-Fi Channel
(part 2)

The Sci-Fi Channel's controversial paranormal investigation of Eastern State.
Ghost Hunters on the Sci-Fi Channel
(part 3)

The Sci-Fi Channel's controversial paranormal investigation of Eastern State.
Ghost Hunters on the Sci-Fi Channel
(part 4)

The Sci-Fi Channel's controversial paranormal investigation of Eastern State.
Ghost Hunters on the Sci-Fi Channel
(part 5)

The Sci-Fi Channel's controversial paranormal investigation of Eastern State.
MTV's FEAR at Eastern State Penitentiary
(part 1)

The classic series filmed its most popular episode at Eastern State Penitentiary.
MTV's FEAR at Eastern State Penitentiary
(part 2)

The classic series filmed its most popular episode at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Night Visitors:
Eastern State Penitentiary

An excellent documentary, featuring a rare interview with the Eastern State locksmith, and ghost witness, Gary Johnson.
History of Punishment at Eastern State Penitentiary

Documentary produced by MTV to show to "FEAR" contestants before their stay at Eastern State.
Audio
Steve Buscemi

Actor Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Armageddon, Reservoir Dogs) and author Charles Adams discuss ghost sightings at Eastern State Penitentiary. Excepted from the Voices of Eastern State audio tour, available during daytime historic tours.

Steve Buscemi discusses ghost sightings @ ESP (1.8 MB)
Steve Buscemi talks about why Eastern State makes such a creepy, wonderful location for movies (1.8 MB)
Books
Philadelphia Ghost Stories

Charles J. Adams III, who has written over 20 books on ghost stories, has compiled the first comprehensive collection of Philadelphia ghost stories ever printed. Now in its third printing, this is the ultimate resource of chilling, true stories of haunted places in the most historic city in America. Included are true ghost stories about Eastern State Penitentiary, City Hall, Old Fort Mifflin, the Betsy Ross House, the Moshulu, Washington Square, Pennsylvania Hospital, and many other prominent Philadelphia landmarks. This book is a must have for any ghost enthusiast.
Ghost Stories of Pennsylvania

The rich history of Pennsylvania is filled with the unexplained: frightening specters, mysterious apparitions and haunted buildings. Join Dan Asfar as he recounts the Keystone State's most intriguing ghost stories. Included are over 20 true stories about some of Pennsylvania's most well know haunted landmarks, including the Eastern State Penitentiary, Fort Mifflin, the Powel House, the Baleroy Mansion and the George School's Tate House. This is the most up to date book about ghost's in Pennsylvania and a must have for any ghost enthusiast.
Ghostly Tales from America's Jails

Are you intrigued by true ghost stories? Author Joan Upton Hall has put together a collection of spooky tales that will be thoroughly enjoyed by fans of the paranormal, especially by those readers with a particular interest in old jails and prisons.

The stories, forty in all, take place in different times and locations across the United States, bringing in the flavor of each individual setting--from an old Salem Witch Jail from the 1600's to a Charleston Civil War prison for pirates to Philadelphia's own Eastern State Penitenitiary. These haunting stories written by a group of versatile authors from various backgrounds, appeal to the reader's imagination and capture the dark mood of these jails, bringing to life the misery and violence that once took place there. The fact that many of the jails and prisons are now restaurants, inns, offices, shops and museums is interesting.

The chapters are arranged in chronological order from the oldest to the newest haunting, and each story is accompanied by an author photo and bio. Some of the authors are host hunters, psychics, and correctional officers.