This view of the State Penitentiary was from the linen era of post cards, likely from the 1930s or 40s. What are you going to say on a post card like this? Wish you were here!
Here's my view from 2010:
This interesting building was built in 1898 and was modeled after the fortress-like structure in Auburn, NY. The main building in the front and center is an administration building. The prison has 800 cells and was built for a cost of $500,000. Due to deterioration, it was closed in 1992 to coincide with the opeing of Riverbend prison.
Since it's closing, it's been a popular spot for films ranging from Ernest Goes to Jail to The Green Mile.
I've seen post cards of this place from the 1910s and 20s. It seems like an odd thing to make a post card for. What are you going to say? Wish you were here!
I've heard it's also a popular place for ghost tours. At the same time the interior is quite unsafe. I've heard reports of security keeping people from getting close to the building, bit nobody was on duty the day I was here. To the right of the prison is the Cumberland River and to the left and behind it is Briley Pkwy.
To see my other views of the outside of the prison, look here.
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