Eastern State Penitentiary

By: Eric Sanville

Performance Expectation

At the end of this lesson, you will: Learn about two notorious prisoners who lived

there. Identify various important historic facts about

the penitentiary. Understand the definition of a penitentiary. Identify a timeline of important events

associated with Eastern State Penitentiary. Understand the importance of this historic

landmark in American history.

Directions

Boys and girls, welcome to the Eastern State Penitentiary!

Read each slide carefully. All information you will read is

important to the history of our country.Record any notes if necessary as you

tour through this field trip.A quiz will conclude this field trip.Enjoy & Have Fun!

Two Notorious Convicts

Al Capone (Left Photo) Chicago’s most famous mob boss

William Sutton (Slick Willie-Right Photo) One of the most famous bank robbers in American

History.

Historic Facts Opened in 1829 Closed in 1971 America’s most historic

prison. Opened during the

Industrial Revolution. America’s 1st penitentiary

Penitentiary- a prison to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts.

Timeline

1831- First Female Prisoner1836- Original penitentiary built.

Cost= $780,000- One of the most expensive buildings during the time period.

1958- Eastern State Penitentiary becomes historic property.

1965- Becomes a National Historic Landmark.

1970- Eastern State Penitentiary closes.

Importance of the Eastern State Penitentiary

Allowed prisoners to reflect upon their decisions as a result of being there in hope of returning them to society.

All prisoners were kept separate from each other.

Take a Look Inside

Quiz Time!

Two of the most notorious prisoners were ________ and ________.

The Eastern State Penitentiary opened in ______ and closed in _______.

A __________ is a prison to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts.

The Eastern State Penitentiary cost _________, making it one of the most expensive buildings during its time period.

The Eastern State Penitentiary’s main goal was to allow prisoners to ________ upon their decisions as a result of being there in hope of __________ them to society.

Assessment

Drawing:Go back to the title slide and draw the

Eastern State Penitentiary.Quiz:

Go to the Social Studies Center and pick up the Eastern State Penitentiary quiz. Use this sheet to record answers from the quiz and place it into the “Completed Assignments” bin located next to my desk.