🎥The Ohio State Reformatory is the filming location of the iconic movie Shawshank Redemption.
🏰The Reformatory was built between 1886 and 1910 and opened in 1896 to a small number of inmates.
🎞️The East and West administrative wings were used for most interior shots in the movie.
🚪The prison closed in 1990 after a lawsuit citing overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
⌚The movie set for Shawshank Redemption was constructed in a downtown warehouse.
Where was the Shawshank Redemption filmed?
—The Shawshank Redemption was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio.
When did the Ohio State Reformatory close?
—The Ohio State Reformatory closed in 1990.
Are tours available at the Ohio State Reformatory?
—Yes, the Ohio State Reformatory offers tours for visitors to explore the historic site.
What was the reason behind the closing of the Reformatory?
—The Reformatory was closed due to a lawsuit filed by inmates citing overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
What is the significance of the East and West administrative wings in the movie?
—The East and West administrative wings of the Reformatory were used for most of the interior shots in the movie Shawshank Redemption.
00:02Introduction to the Ohio State Reformatory, the filming location for Shawshank Redemption.
00:38Brief history of the Reformatory, built between 1886 and 1910 and opened in 1896.
06:12Details about the movie set construction in a downtown warehouse.
08:00Information about the closing of the Reformatory in 1990 after a lawsuit.
14:59Exploration of the Reformatory's massive cell block used in the movie.
