This system was based on Auburn State Prison, opened in 1816 in Auburn, New York. Auburn was promoted as a less expensive alternative to the solitary system, and one that could generate revenue for the state through inmates' work in prison factories. This demonstrates:

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The Auburn system, also known as the congregate system, is characterized by inmates working together during the day in silence and being isolated in individual cells at night, contrasting with the solitary system where inmates are isolated most of the time. Auburn's model emphasized labor and revenue generation for the state, distinguishing it from other prison systems.

This System Was Based on Auburn State Prison, Opened in 1816