Joliet Correctional Center Wall Art

The Joliet Correction al Center, also known as the Old Joliet Prison, was built in1858 and was in operation until 2002. It has recently reopened for tours. The architecture of the prison is very similar to the Chicago Water Tower as both were designed by W.W. Boyington,. The prison has housed well known prisoners such as George "Baby Face" Nelson, James Earl Ray, Richard Speck, and John Wayne Gacy. One of its most famous prisoners was the fictional character 'Joliet' Jake Blues played by John Belushi in the movie the Blues Brothers. Some of the prison scenes in the movie were filmed at the Joliet Correctional Center. If you are in the area I recommend taking the tour. For a small additional fee you can take the tour with a former...

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