THAT was my class trip when graduating W V public schools in 1953...came down from Weirtron/Follansbee High School...also went there with my father to view boxing matches in 1943 from Warwood...always remember that...folks were from Wheeling area...
Very chilling. Looking at these living conditions, it's easy to see that the mentality behind the penal system had no concept of human psychology. I mean, really; you take people who are social misfits, horribly dehumanize them as a group...and then eventual return them to society even more poorly adapted to the world and culture in which they are expected to somehow function. The idea that you can punish the psychological flaws and inadequacies out of people is such an archaic puritanical concept...a premise often born more of sadism than a desire to help either the individual or the society to which they must return. There is no more disturbing example of this sadistic mindset than the fact that, in 1897, _five thousand_ people paid _huge_ money for the pleasure of watching a public hanging. It is heartening that this penitentiary is a relic of the past.
Most old penitentiaries were made like this if you do a search you'll see. The Maryland State in Baltimore and Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh are the only state penitentiaries I ever saw that were in the inner city both very violent.
Not fair how did you get full access? I paid for a tour and only got to see a few stupid rooms. My grandfather was even a guard there and still had all the keys
My cousin did 20 years in this place said it was crazy he was 18 when he got locked up I grew up across the river in Powhatan Point Ohio and remember going to visit him all the time
This tour guide needs a lesson on how to be enthusiastic and interesting. Especially, when she is in a job that can be easily replaced with technology/headphones.
Place was literally closed because it was to infested guards would strip at their door when they went home not to bring in roaches jay williams went hear i think
Stephanie White my mom had to walk past it when she was in first grade but when someone broke out by her school she said that the person who broke out broke into her school
THAT was my class trip when graduating W V public schools in 1953...came down from Weirtron/Follansbee High School...also went there with my father to view boxing matches in 1943 from Warwood...always remember that...folks were from Wheeling area...
Very chilling.
Looking at these living conditions, it's easy to see that the mentality behind the penal system had no concept of human psychology. I mean, really; you take people who are social misfits, horribly dehumanize them as a group...and then eventual return them to society even more poorly adapted to the world and culture in which they are expected to somehow function.
The idea that you can punish the psychological flaws and inadequacies out of people is such an archaic puritanical concept...a premise often born more of sadism than a desire to help either the individual or the society to which they must return. There is no more disturbing example of this sadistic mindset than the fact that, in 1897, _five thousand_ people paid _huge_ money for the pleasure of watching a public hanging.
It is heartening that this penitentiary is a relic of the past.
Well what do you expect from a country founded by puritans
I think they was aware of how poor the system was and did not give a shit. They was making money.
And that is why we have such a high rate of recidivism, most go back if they themselves don't or can't fix whatever is broken.
Most old penitentiaries were made like this if you do a search you'll see. The Maryland State in Baltimore and Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh are the only state penitentiaries I ever saw that were in the inner city both very violent.
My dad did the paintings while locked up there
Super job on this. Thank you for sharing. May God bless you much, and your good family.
It was closed when I was there, want to go back. Very impressive from the outside.
Tell Donna she's brilliant. Loved this.
That was my tour guide!
I got cj
Cool
Mine too. She was great.
Super lady :-)
Show the warden living quarters.
My Grandpa used to work there until he got kicked out for selling weed to the inmates.
nah fool 😆😆😆😆😆😆
Haha!! Weed would keep the inmates calm though
:-0
My pap worked at the penitentiary
Elley Crow same!
mine too, he lasted 2 weeks, said it was awful.
Sup and my whole family was shot there from a shooting there or they work there and I am said to work there🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
I live in the trailer park next to there
Is this prison behind Virginia welcome center?
no it"s in WEST Virgina, and Ohio is right across the river. No where near Virgina at this point.
@@noellan57 wow what a welcome “
My guide was a young guy when I visited four years ago.
Not fair how did you get full access? I paid for a tour and only got to see a few stupid rooms. My grandfather was even a guard there and still had all the keys
5x7.....damn I’m 6-8 And chlostraphobic ain’t no way
It's one of my dreams to visit there
Rebecca Benway I live right by the pen they have tores all the time you should go
Its 20 minutes away from me
Can i stay 3days w you @slime girls❤? While i explore this? Promise we'll have fun😉
I visited yesterday. Loved it.
I want to go
My cousin did 20 years in this place said it was crazy he was 18 when he got locked up I grew up across the river in Powhatan Point Ohio and remember going to visit him all the time
Isn't it haunted?
Ash { quirk purifier BNHA} yeah it is and it stinks 😅😅
Yes
This made me fall asleep
I was here. Saw the owl that sits outside in the day. It's very creepy. I did get a sweat shirt
I love how she doesn’t allow them down in that hole when our tour guide took us down there
We captured paranormal activity on camera there
DONT SAY THAT I LIVE ACROSS THE STREET 😨😨😨
My brother delivered stuff there and he said it is absolutely haunted!!!
I wish I could watch this,but the lady’s accent and enunciation is terrible.
Not tryna start a youtube scrap or nothing, but Harry you sound like a piece of shit.
SHE HAS BEEN EVERYONE GUIDE😀
This tour guide needs a lesson on how to be enthusiastic and interesting. Especially, when she is in a job that can be easily replaced with technology/headphones.
I was a inmate there in North hall when Red Snider was killed
Timothy Ward who is Red Snyder .
I work there now. Can you tell me about Red ?
Place was literally closed because it was to infested guards would strip at their door when they went home not to bring in roaches jay williams went hear i think
I walked past this prison going to grade school
Stephanie White my mom had to walk past it when she was in first grade but when someone broke out by her school she said that the person who broke out broke into her school
15 minutes of watching this is enough for me 👋
no shit bro
Uncle Charlie!!!!!
That has to be the worst tour guide on this planet..
Nice video eventhough she was full of shit u was locked in my cell and I know blue he was my cellmate at ncf and alot of the stuff as bs
She sure seems interested in her subject matter ..... NOT ! Jeez, don't let us keep you up ....