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The Irishman

East Jersey State Prison

Avenel · United States  ·  Hoffa's prison

The Irishman filmed at East Jersey State Prison, Avenel. The film's federal prison is played by this New Jersey state prison, formerly known as Rahway State Prison. On screen it's US Penitentiary Lewisburg.

Where to go

40.59, -74.27
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Irishman (2019)
On screen
US Penitentiary Lewisburg
In real life
East Jersey State Prison, Avenel
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Irishman film at East Jersey State Prison?
At 40.59, -74.27 in Avenel. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit East Jersey State Prison?
Access not confirmed.
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