ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free online presentation from Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary, “Prison Architecture Then and Now”, on Tuesday, July 12 at 10:00 AM. Eastern State Penitentiary’s architectural influence can be seen in the 300 prisons around the world that copy its groundbreaking radial design. Learn about Eastern State’s original system of solitary confinement and an ethical debate among architects today. Attendees will consider essential questions like: Is it possible to design a humane prison? Should architects design spaces for punishment, solitary confinement or execution? What is the future of prison architecture? This event is free and open to the public will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/prison-architecture or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.
610-933-3013 x132
