The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, the abandoned prison where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed, was purchased for $1 by a group of fans of the film and converted into a tourist attraction that generates $16 million in revenue annually. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Ohio State Reformatory
Yeah that not including the liens, taxes, and foreclosure mortgages left on the property.