SHOCKING PROOF of 10 Real-Life Ghost Stories at an Ohio Prison
From the suicides of desperate inmates to the mysterious death of the prison superintendent’s wife, death was a constant within the Ohio State Reformatory’s walls for decades. Here are some of the prison’s most famous residents… some of whom you might meet when you visit.
Camp Bartley: A History of Imprisonment
Before there was the Ohio State Reformatory, there was Camp Bartley…
From the Archives
Pipe manufactured by The Akron Smoking Company found during the restoration process of the West Administrative Wing of the Ohio State Reformatory.
Restoration Updates
The restoration of the assistant warden’s living quarters, also known as Warden Norton’s office in the Shawshank Redemption, was finalized in May of 2017.
The History of MRPS
The History of MRPS…rescuing the Ohio State Reformatory from planned demolition
Opening Soon: Ohio Corrections Museum featuring the original Ohio State electric chair
The Ohio State Penitentiary Museum, including the original electric chair, will be opening soon! Check back for the opening date!
