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Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
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The prison was designed by Edward Haviland, son of the renowned architect John Haviland, who was known for his work on Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
Built in 1872, the prison features a Gothic Revival style, characterized by its pointed arches and detailed stonework.
The prison served the community from 1872 until it closed in 1995, marking 123 years of operation.
In 1980, the prison was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical and architectural significance.
The prison once housed inmates involved in the infamous 1920s Klan trials, which were significant in the region's history.
