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Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is a place steeped in mystery and myth. With its imposing Gothic architecture and dark past, it’s no wonder people believe it to be haunted. But what fuels these ghostly tales? While the penitentiary’s history is undeniably grim, there’s more to these stories than meets the eye. The Contrast of Context Just a few blocks away, the modern Rite Aid on Fairmount Avenue sits atop an 18th-century mass grave site. Yet, despite its eerie foundation,