The big house, the pen, or the location of the facility. For instance, ask a New Yorker what Attica is and they'll tell you it's the state facility. Same way with every state. It is unfortunate that the towns connected with the facility have to be identified this way.
A common slang term for penitentiary is "the joint".
A total of 10 people were executed by hanging at the Idaho State Penitentiary between the years of 1872 and 1957.
The penitentiary concept was first put into wide practice in the United States, with the opening of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in 1829. It emphasized isolation and reflection as a means of reforming prisoners, marking a shift from corporal punishment towards rehabilitation.
One slang term for criminal is "crook."
The first penitentiary in the United States was developed in 1790 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known as the Walnut Street Jail, it was one of the earliest attempts at prison reform and aimed to rehabilitate criminals through penitence and reflection.
A slang term for a prison sentence is "doing time."
Penitentiary Chances was created in 2003.
Kingston Penitentiary was created in 1835.
Penitentiary was released on 05/10/1980.
The Production Budget for Penitentiary was $100,000.
Kingston Penitentiary's population is 494.
Penitentiary grossed $287,000 in the domestic market.
Richmond General Penitentiary was created in 1820.
Penitentiary Angel was created on 1995-11-08.
Penitentiary Blues was created on 1969-01-19.
Wetumpka State Penitentiary was created in 1842.
From the Plantation to the Penitentiary was created on 2007-03-06.
Louisiana State Penitentiary was created in 1901.