{"id":25577,"date":"2022-08-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=25577"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:16:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T18:16:42","slug":"september-24-2022-field-trips-eastern-state-penitentiary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/september-24-2022-field-trips-eastern-state-penitentiary\/","title":{"rendered":"September 24, 2022: Field Trips: Eastern State Penitentiary"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_25570\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25570\" style=\"width: 195px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jeff_Hancock-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25570 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jeff_Hancock-Eastern_State_Penn-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jeff_Hancock-Eastern_State_Penn-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jeff_Hancock-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by Jeff Hancock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to visit a very old favorite, Eastern State Penitentiary.&nbsp; This former prison (1829-1971), turned museum and historic site once housed notorious criminals as bank robber \u201cSlick Willie\u201d Sutton and Al Capone.<\/p>\n<p>The prison is modeled after a hub and spoke plan.&nbsp; Vaulted cell blocks resemble the church nave while the cells themselves were designed for isolation and penance.&nbsp; Photographically, this destination offers architecture, decrepit walls, peeling paint, and crumbling sky-lit cells.&nbsp; Visit the barber&#8217;s chairs (two of them), the surgery, medical wing,&nbsp; and more.<\/p>\n<p>Photography policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternstate.org\/visit\/site-rentals\/photography-filmmaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.easternstate.org\/visit\/site-rentals\/photography-filmmaking<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out the results from our past field trips in 2019 and 2015:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.smugmug.com\/NVPSGallery\/Field-Trips\/FieldTrips-2018-2019\/Eastern-State-Penitentiary-April\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nvps.smugmug.com\/NVPSGallery\/Field-Trips\/FieldTrips-2018-2019\/Eastern-State-Penitentiary-April\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.smugmug.com\/NVPSGallery\/Field-Trips\/2014-2015-Field-Trips\/Eastern-State\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nvps.smugmug.com\/NVPSGallery\/Field-Trips\/2014-2015-Field-Trips\/Eastern-State\/<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25568\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25568\" style=\"width: 193px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bill_Millhouser-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25568\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bill_Millhouser-Eastern_State_Penn-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bill_Millhouser-Eastern_State_Penn-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bill_Millhouser-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by Bill Millhouser<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tripods are permissible provided you have paid for the photography equipment pass with your admission.<\/li>\n<li>Wide angle lenses are ideal, but considering the narrow spaces, an ultra-wide will also work well for certain architectural shots.<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable walking shoes for walking. The interior is surprisingly long, but the facility does offer the occasional bench to pause.<\/li>\n<li>Buildings do not have climate controls so dress accordingly to the outdoor season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m<br>*No rain date scheduled<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25572\" style=\"width: 208px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-089-Edit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25572 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-089-Edit-208x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-089-Edit-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-089-Edit-709x1024.jpg 709w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-089-Edit.jpg 727w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by Steven Glintz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Driving time will be nearly 3 hours and will pass through tolls for tunnels through Baltimore and the JFK Memorial Hwy.&nbsp; (non-MD E-ZPass tolls estimated at $3&#215;2 + $8)<\/p>\n<p>Our group will gather outside the main entrance across from OCF Coffee House (opposite to the corner at Fairmount Ave and N. 21<sup>st<\/sup> St.) for some socializing.&nbsp; Arrive early for a bit of coffee and pastries at the a fore mentioned coffee house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once paid, we&#8217;re free to roam the facility.&nbsp; Please consider joining us for lunch at 1pm.&nbsp; We&#8217;ll decide on the location, which will be on Fairmount Ave within one block of the prison.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRestrooms on site are limited to a three-stall restroom trailer with flush toilets and running water (located near the start of your tour) and two port-a-potties (located near The Big Graph at the end of the main tour route)\u201d \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easternstate.org\/safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.easternstate.org\/safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking and tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free parallel parking on streets around the block that border Eastern State have a 3 hour limit.&nbsp; Be sure to read the street signs as spots opposite the side bordering Eastern State are not free.&nbsp; Do not anticipate parking in this zone for more than 3 hours (even if you find another spot on the block), you will get a ticket.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25569\" style=\"width: 231px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Georgette_Grossman-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25569 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Georgette_Grossman-Eastern_State_Penn-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Georgette_Grossman-Eastern_State_Penn-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Georgette_Grossman-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by Georgette Grossman<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a parking lot in the adjacent block (between N.23<sup>rd<\/sup> and N.22<sup>nd<\/sup> Streets).&nbsp; For $14, you can park here for up to 12 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Admission tickets are $17 ($15 seniors, $13 students).&nbsp; There is a $2 surcharge if buying your tickets in person.&nbsp; Photography equipment pass (admission for your tripod): $10.&nbsp;&nbsp; If we can muster 15+ members we can get $11 tickets ($10 seniors, $8 students) and $5 equipment passes. **<\/p>\n<p>** If you are attending, please email fieldtrips (contact information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/presentations\/2022-2023%20Alias%20List%20%20-%20Board%20Contact%20List%20For%20Members%20-%20Revision%2007-25-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Board Contacts<\/a>) by Saturday September 10<sup>h<\/sup>.&nbsp; Steven will keep a tally on the members who have signed up and notify everyone via email on Tuesday September 13th if we have met the minimum requirements and who has signed up.&nbsp; Only members on Steven&#8217;s list will be eligible for the discounted admissions on the day of the field trip.&nbsp; If your name is not on the list, please contact Steven directly (instructions will be provided).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25573\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25573 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-113-Edit.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by Steven Glintz<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>COVID precautions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are photogenic locations both indoors and out.&nbsp; We are not anticipating huge crowds, but some indoor spaces are narrow so you may be in close contact with people outside your normal bubble.&nbsp; With variants of the virus on the rise, you may want to carry a face covering just in case.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you can join us!<\/p>\n<p>Rena Schild and Steven Glintz<br>Field Trip Coordinators 2022-2023<\/p>\n<p>* Photographs courtesy of Steven Glintz, Georgette Grossman, Jeff Hancock, Bill Millhouser, and Mike Whalen&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"25571\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Mike_Whalen-Eastern_State_Penn-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image by Mike Whalen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-id=\"25574\" src=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Steve_Glintz-easternStatePenn-132-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image by Steven Glintz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to visit a very old favorite, Eastern State Penitentiary.&nbsp; 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