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the Ohio State Reformatory, which famously appeared in The Shawshank Redemption, was scheduled to be demolished after filming. However, it became a tourist attraction, and a group of enthusiasts later bought the site from the state for one dollar.

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Fun Fact: the Ohio State Reformatory, which famously appeared in The Shawshank Redemption, was scheduled to be demolished after filming. However, it became a tourist attraction, and a group of enthusiasts later bought the site from the state for one dollar.

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