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The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory (Haunted America)
The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory - Haunted America
Author: Sherri Brake
Built on the site of a Civil War camp ravaged by disease, the Ohio State Reformatory first opened in 1896 to reform young offenders but eventually grew to house the most dangerous criminals. By the time the Mansfield institution closed, the prison was hosting one thousand more prisoners than it was designed to hold in "brutalizing and inhumane c...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781596299351
ISBN-10: 1596299355
Publication Date: 5/31/2010
Pages: 160
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Publisher: The History Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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daredevilgirl013 avatar reviewed The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory (Haunted America) on + 746 more book reviews
A rather interesting story of the Reformatory's history. I would have liked to of known a little bit more about the inmates like daily routines, the names of some who were burned alive, etc. But I understand you can only fit so much into a book. Still a wonderful read and some wonderful information!