Ohio State Reformatory Quiz

What was the original purpose of the Ohio State Reformatory?

• To serve as a maximum-security prison

• To be a place of spiritual regeneration and rebirth

• To function as a haunted house

• To act as a military fortress

In what year did the construction of the Ohio State Reformatory begin?

• 1910

• 1890

• 1886

• 1885

What was the primary goal of the Reformatory when it was first established?

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To house political prisoners

• To rehabilitate and re-educate young offenders

• To punish offenders harshly

How did the purpose of the Reformatory change over time?

• It became a community center

• It was converted into a museum

• It transformed into a place of incarceration

• It became a place of spiritual healing

What was a common experience for inmates at the Reformatory?

• Daily meditation sessions

• Frequent visits from family

• Violence and fear for their lives

• Access to higher education

What was one of the most feared places within the Reformatory?

• The dining hall

• The exercise yard

• The library

• Solitary confinement

What led to the closure of the Ohio State Reformatory?

• A natural disaster

• A lack of funding

• A lawsuit filed by inmates

• A fire destroyed the building

What is the Ohio State Reformatory known for today?

• Serving as a government office

• Being a haunted tourist attraction

• Hosting music concerts

• Being a luxury hotel

Which famous movie was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory?

• Escape from Alcatraz

• The Green Mile

• Prison Break

• The Shawshank Redemption

What event saved the Reformatory from demolition?

• The filming of a famous movie

• A historical preservation grant

• A government intervention

• A public protest