Joliet Correctional Center is a center in Joliet, Illinois, and a filming location for The Blues Brothers. Built in 1858.
Location: Joliet, Illinois, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Blues Brothers (movie) — as Prison from which Jake 'Joliet Jake' Blues is released in the opening scene
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15117, SRC-15118, SRC-15119 - Built in 1858
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15117, SRC-16625, SRC-17352
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15117 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joliet_Correctional_Center (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15118 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Blues-Brothers.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15119 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blues_Brothers_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16625 — https://www.jolietmuseum.org/old-joliet-prison.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17352 — https://artsandculture.google.com/story/old-joliet-prison-a-unique-site-of-conscience-along-route-66 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Blues Brothers filmed?
Joliet Correctional Center, in Joliet, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for The Blues Brothers.
Where is Joliet Correctional Center located?
Joliet Correctional Center is located in Joliet, Illinois.