In this post we will continue to a multi level cell block number 7.
The above photo shows the lower level of cell block 7 which is still being restored.
Some of the lucky inmates on lower levels of the prison (depending on the cell block) had a small skylight which provided them with a bit of daylight while they were in there cells.
This is a view from the upper portion of cell block 7.
As you can see from the angle of this view there was only enough room to walk single file when exiting the upper cell blocks. Also notice the different kind of cell doors from the older cell blocks (this cell block was a later addition).
The above photo shows a cell with trees growing through the walls which would eventually force the closing of this facility. Apparently the states neglect of this facility would cause it to be overrun with trees forcing their way through walls weakening the structure.
This is one of the deteriorating windows on one of the lower cell blocks.
The Visual Chronicle 
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Thank you 🙂
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Reblogged this on Lianne's Picks – best of the blogs and commented:
What an exceptional series this is.
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Thank you so much Lianne 🙂 Have a great day.
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nice series JOE!
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Thank you Gail 🙂 You would have a ball with your camera in this place, if you are ever in Philly check it out. Enjoy you’re Memorial Day 🙂
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My husband is from the Philadelphia area, used to go all the time. Now his Mom lives in NYC..hence all the NY pictures. My son will be a freshman at Lehigh in September. Hope to get the opportunity!
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You would absolutely go crazy taking photos at this place Gail, my wife and I spent four hours there it was so intriguing. I’m just sorry I brought a fixed lens camera. Hope you get the chance to go. Have a great weekend 🙂
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Impressive collection Joe. Very nice.
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Thank you Dan 🙂 The images from Robyn Graham Photography and her words to go along with them are gorgeous.
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Great series.
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Thank you very much 🙂 Have a great day.
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Great series, excellent work!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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I didn’t expect to see a tree growing in prison. Breaking and entering?
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HaHa good one 🙂 Thanks and have a great day.
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