A View And Description of the Eastern Penitentiary of Pennsylvania
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We are not advocates of inconsistent or meretricious decoration, but we may express our gratification that no unwise parsi- mony rendered the aspect or arrangements of this institution an opprobrium to the liberal, humane, and enlightened cha- racter of our commonwealth.
This Penitentiary is the only edifice in this country which is calculated to convey to our citizens the external appearance of those magnificent and picturesque castles of the middle ages, which contribute so eminently to embel...lish the scenery of Europe.
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A reference to tlie accompanying view and plan will render only a brief description necessary. The front of tins building is composed of large blocks of hewn and squared granite; the walls are 12 feet thick at the base, and diminish to the top, where they are 2| feet in thickness. A wall of thij-ty feet in height above the interior platform, encloses an area 640 feet square: at each angle of the wall is a tower for the purpose of overlooking the establishment; three other towers, which will be presently described are situated near the gate of entrance.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
We are not advocates of inconsistent or meretricious decoration, but we may express our gratification that no unwise parsi- mony rendered the aspect or arrangements of this institution an opprobrium to the liberal, humane, and enlightened cha- racter of our commonwealth.
This Penitentiary is the only edifice in this country which is calculated to convey to our citizens the external appearance of those magnificent and picturesque castles of the middle ages, which contribute so eminently to embel...lish the scenery of Europe.
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A reference to tlie accompanying view and plan will render only a brief description necessary. The front of tins building is composed of large blocks of hewn and squared granite; the walls are 12 feet thick at the base, and diminish to the top, where they are 2| feet in thickness. A wall of thij-ty feet in height above the interior platform, encloses an area 640 feet square: at each angle of the wall is a tower for the purpose of overlooking the establishment; three other towers, which will be presently described are situated near the gate of entrance.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons to read onlineMoreLess
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