Darren Benavides

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The OSR was designed by Cleveland architect Levi Scofield and built between 1886 and 1910. The castle-like structure was meant to be menacing yet spiritual, and was inspired by European castles and cathedrals The OSR was originally intended to be a juvenile prison that would rehabilitate young male offenders through education, hard work, and religious instruction. It was also meant to serve as a step between the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus and the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster The OSR opened in 1896 and remained in operation until 1990, when it was closed by a federal court ruling. The OSR was considered substandard by the 1970s, and the state pulled its financial support from the Reform model in the early 1960s. The OSR was used as the set for many films and TV shows, including The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Air Force One, Escape Plan 3: The Extractors, Harry and Walter Go To New York, and Tango and Cash. The OSR is currently open to tourists.

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