Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rachel Livedalen: Doris Jean
Artist Installation
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March 19, 2022
1. Rachel Livedalen: Doris Jean Marker
The artist applies images on the glass panes of Eastern State's greenhouse illustrating the high-profile case of heiress Doris Jean Ostreicher.
Ms. Ostreicher's illegal abortion and subsequent death led to the imprisonment of Milton Schwartz here at Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1950s.
Erected 2018 by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine • Women.
Location. 39° 58.091′ N, 75° 10.295′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Eastern State Penitentiary. Marker can be reached from Fairmount Avenue west of Corinthian Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia PA 19130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenhouse (here, next to this marker); Punishment Area: Cellblock 13 (a few steps from this marker); Restored Bocce Court (a few steps from this marker); Abandonment / Prisons Today (within shouting distance of this marker); Death Row Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern State Penitentiary
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Additional keywords. Rachel Livedalen: Doris Jean
March 19, 2022
2. Rachel Livedalen: Doris Jean Marker
The marker stands outside of Eastern State Penitentiary's Greenhouse, which has been repurposed as an exhibit about the media's representation on the subject matter.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2022. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2022.
