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 recorded source groups · SRC-15117, SRC-15118, SRC-15119 - Built in 1858
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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
How is Joliet Correctional Center connected to The Blues Brothers?
Joliet Correctional Center, in Joliet, Illinois, has a documented connection to The Blues Brothers. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Joliet Correctional Center located?
Joliet Correctional Center is located in Joliet, Illinois.