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Kirkbride

Looking back at the beautiful Kirkbride complex.
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this place doesnt look abandoned
Jonay
Mon 04-11-2005
O-M-G! totally Breathtaking, perfect shot, colors, angle, One of your best pictures! I want a copy of this one .
silkster
Tue 06-28-2005
Are there any Kirkbride buildings in use today??
Ed
Tue 06-28-2005
There are a few, off the top of my head - the ones in Athens OH, Clarinda IA, and Independence IA are still in use as psychiatric facilities.
Motts
Fri 07-01-2005
There is still a kirkbride building in Fergus Falls, MN that is also still in use
Worm
Sun 12-04-2005
The Architecture of these buildings is awsome. They don't build things like this anymore. great place for a wicked Halloween party!
Bill Romjue
Thu 02-09-2006
This is just about the most beautiful place I've ever seen, from the outside at least, it doesn't look any bit of being abandoned, like there are still people working and being treated there.
I never knew that there were any "mental" hospitals in my area, but Clarinda is about an hour away from where I am. I go through there at least 3-5 times each year and never knew it..
Nel
Tue 06-27-2006
I am really interested in Kirkbride buildings. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible thesis topic that involves Kirkbride buildings as the subject? I think it is awful that some of these gorgeous buildings are being demolished!
grad student
Wed 06-28-2006
even though its my last name this place is so radical...beautiful
autumn
Thu 11-09-2006
A victorian peice of cake with queen
Anne waiting in the wings. What time does the dance begin. Sweet.
johnny mac
Fri 12-22-2006
Looks like it's floating on a cloud of green trees!
Amazed
Wed 02-27-2008
Beautiful building! The architecture is amazing.
pumpkinprincess
Sun 09-20-2009
I hope this facility was saved.
Larry D
Wed 12-15-2010
Unfortunately it went aflame and the fire department knocked massive holes in the exterior walls... it's just been sitting there since.
Motts
Wed 12-15-2010
Motts, you got to post some pictures of it now that it has been all burnt up and everything. It would be interesting to see it now.
Paul
Wed 06-08-2011
I went back once after the fire, the state of the building is a bit depressing.
Motts
Wed 06-08-2011

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