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A Roman soldier on horseback greets visitors to the Showtime gentleman's club right off of Interstate 71 in Mansfield.
[Scott Hammond, 02/11/2020]Roman Equestrian:- Address:
- 2921 Crider Rd, Mansfield, OH
- Directions:
- I-71 exit 176, northeast side. The club is on the north side of Crider Rd just east of its intersection with Koogle Rd.
Just left after a self-guided tour of the prison with my daughters and granddaughters. We all agree it was fantastic. We spent two hours exploring the old prison and could have stayed longer. The place is falling apart, but is safe. I recommend taking a tour.
[Barbara, 11/05/2018]Mansfield Reformatory: Shawshank Redemption Prison:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, OH
- Directions:
- Historic Ohio State Reformatory. North of town. I-71 exit 176 onto US 30 west. After about three miles, exit north onto Hwy 545/Olivesburg Rd. The Reformatory is just over the hill on the left hand side, on a side street named Reformatory Rd.
- Hours:
- Gates open April-Sep. Th-Su 11-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 419-522-2644
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
We were greeted by two very sincere ladies, just as described. They wore long, flowing Biblical gowns and gold sandals over Bible Walk t-shirts. Because there wasn't much foot traffic, they spent a lot of time with us, and this kept us appropriately quiet and respectful. We were surprised to learn that Jonah had in fact been swallowed by a giant plush bottlenose dolphin and not a whale, but I guess that's where the Spirit led them when they made the display.
A word of caution: The slow, grotesque reveal of Lot's wife caused nightmares for a small child in our party. We were warned never to go through a closed set of doors, as we would get lost. We followed the recommended path and our Old Testament tour ended in the Bible Walk chapel, which is equipped with chairs, large kneeling-cushions and tissues for those who are moved by the experience.
We were allowed to take photos with the signs outside.
[Kitsa, 07/05/2018]BibleWalk and Living Bible Museum:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 500 Tingley Ave., Mansfield, OH
- Directions:
- I-71 to the US 30 exit. US 30 west to the 5th Ave. exit. 5th Ave. north about a half-mile, then left on Tingley Ave. Diamond Hill Cathedral is on the left.
- Hours:
- Summer Tu-Sa 10-5, hours and days vary off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 419-524-0139
- Admission:
- Adults $6.50/ $38 for all 7 tours
- RA Rates:
- The Best
Elektro's grandma.
Elektro, Robot of Mansfield:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 34 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, OH
- Directions:
- Mansfield Memorial Museum. Center of town, just west of US Hwy 42 on the north side of Park Ave.
- Hours:
- April-Oct. Sa 10-4, Su 12-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 419-525-2491
- Admission:
- Donation
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Back in 2011 the Historical Center in Columbus held a special exhibition of Ohio artifacts it considered so traumatizing that no one under 18 was allowed to see them without an adult. One of the artifacts was "Old Sparky," Ohio's official electric chair (It had electrocuted 315 prisoners). After the exhibition was over, Old Sparky went into storage for years -- but now it's back in a new location: the Ohio State "Shawshank Redemption" Reformatory in Mansfield, where it will be on permanent display with no visitor restrictions.
Oddly, despite the Reformatory's fearsome appearance and infamous reputation, no prisoners were ever electrocuted there. The Reformatory had a replica electric chair on display, but it will be moved to the Toledo Police Museum.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 06/16/2015]
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We highly recommend the Living Bible Museum to everyone.