Ohio State Reformatory (Ohio) has been used as a location for many film and TV productions, but the most interesting is its architecture. It is a mixture of Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, and Victorian styles. The frontage of this prison has castle-like appearance.
Reformatory was operational for over a hundred years. Over time, the lack of funds led to the decline of this facility. Cells where two prisoners lived were originally intended for only one. In December 1990, Ohio State Reformatory was closed by a federal court order. It was the result of a class action lawsuit by prisoners, citing overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
