The East Cell Block by photoeye

Photography • Architecture • posted on Dec 22, 2008

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Since I am on the prison kick, here is a view of the east cell block of the Mansfield reformatory. It is still the worlds largest free standing steel cell block, it is not attached to any of the exterior walls. It could hold nearly 1000 men. The cells are small and each held two prisoners. This differs from the west cell block which is built of block and mortar. Some people get really creeped out by this place, you can see why... Thanks for everyones' great comments!

Comments (19)

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Kaartijer

10:46AM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Excellent shot, good composition!

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BenBischop

10:53AM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Awesome Shot...!!

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bmac62

11:27AM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Great shot...can you imagine scrapping all that pealing paint? Is this Mansfield, Ohio? Bet there's some lead in there too. I appreciate this sort of photo since I live in Leavenworth. Fortunately for me...I'm outside the walls, not inside :-) There are actually three prisons here, the Federal Penitentiary, the Kansas State Pen and the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB)...all in use. Bill

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DAVER2112

11:47AM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Excellent shot!! :)

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tennesseecowgirl

12:24PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Makes me NOT want to break any laws.... scary looking place...

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Octaganoid

12:38PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Great photo, it really captures how hugely depressing it must have been to be imprisoned here.

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Fred255

1:22PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Excellent shoot and mood! Thanks for the information.

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durleybeachbum

1:27PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Grim! A superb shot which evokes to horror of it well.

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drag

3:53PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Wow this is something. I think this should be a place they take teens on a field trip lol. A great photograph.

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THROBBE

5:35PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

Great image and mood!

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bkhook

10:21PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

This is surreal! I would love to do a photomanip with this...

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auntietk

10:53PM | Mon, 22 December 2008

That truly is a creepy-looking place. Even when it was new it must have been a horrifying environment. Fantastic photograph, though ... really excellent work. The light is awesome, and the pov is suitably imposing.

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