by dtmulka | Aug 26, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In, In the News
Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended Saturday’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In. It was a great evening and we truly couldn’t have done it without you and your support. The Heritage Corridor CVB has a quick video with some of the highlights...
by dtmulka | Aug 23, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In, Plan Your Visit, Tour Info
Part of the story of Old Joliet Prison is its abandonment. In 2002, the Prison was closed. You saw some use from the State of Illinois, some filming (such as Prison Break), and sometime after that – it was just a building surrounded by barbed wire. The...
by dtmulka | Aug 23, 2019 | Burnt District Artists, Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In
At this year’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In, you will get the chance to check out some amazing artwork by the Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists. Wanted to give you a glimpse of a couple of pieces of art that you’ll see. These pieces were done by...
by dtmulka | Aug 22, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In
We’ve got an approximate music schedule for Saturday’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In. Please note, all times are tentative and are subject to change. 4:45pm – 5:45pm Hot Mess 6:00pm – 7:15pm Great Moments In Vinyl 7:45pm – 9:15pm The Ides...
by dtmulka | Aug 21, 2019 | Great Joliet Prison Break-In, Tour Info
Here is a photo from the archives – taken from the first floor of the North Segregation building, commonly referred to as “North Seg.” These were the solitary confinement cells. On the top floor, death row. On the floor is an engraving which has a...
