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Rubber Room

Rubber Room

This is the only true "rubber room" I've come across so far, where the walls and floors were composed of a permanent rubber-like material rather than mats or molded plastic. The walls were soft enough to make a depression that would quickly morph back into a flat wall after the pressure was released. The floors were less flexible, but still yielded a bit under one's feet. The large window in the door was composed of a thick plastic or Plexiglas material.
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Wow, a real life ruber room.
Dawn Michelle
Sun 03-14-2010
looks like fun
uberx midwest
Mon 03-15-2010
So they actually do exist in real life. It seems strange that this is the only one you've ever come across before Motts.
emma
Mon 03-15-2010
I always thought that was just a phrase. Guess not! The padding almost sound like the memory foam we have today.
TootUncommon
Mon 03-15-2010
Very interesting.
Vacant NJ
Mon 03-15-2010
that actully sounds comferbale
Merc24
Mon 03-15-2010
We could use one of these rooms in this office I work in!
eldokid@aol.com
Mon 03-15-2010
So clean looking and in good condition! Amazing!
LucieLou
Mon 03-15-2010
Any idea if they're just more vulnerable to decay, or if they never saw widespread use?
Alex J
Mon 03-15-2010
I imagine this rubber material is more resilient to decay than other kinds of padding, and the craftsmanship put into the construction was excellent, as a sloppy job might create a dangerous situation (such as the material peeling off, revealing a sharp edge or wall fastener). The building itself is in excellent condition, and only recently abandoned (circa 2001).
Motts
Mon 03-15-2010
would be fun to spend some time in here in order to unwind
Joe
Mon 03-15-2010
I got into one once,at an open house,just to see what it was like. Would not like to be in there for real.
Ferdy
Mon 03-15-2010
I thought they were more common-place . . . I've seen one in my days.
redinkreign
Mon 03-15-2010
I could probably keep on poking that wall for days... .3.

But anyways. Awesome! I've never actually thought they existed... or were still around D:
Cynder
Tue 03-16-2010
just wondering how come all of these sites you went to a half a decade ago .. do you ever post or do you still do this today .. nothing seems current, the website is awesome just curious about this
nick
Wed 03-17-2010
Too many photos, not enough time. It really takes a while to process each photo, write about and tag each one, organize into a gallery, write about the trip, then craft a few paragraphs on the history of the place after researching it.

I still do this today; I hope to post a handful of some recent trips in the Ephemera section every now and then just for fun.
Motts
Wed 03-17-2010
This facility must have just been vacated. It looks like it is in pristine condition.
Fla. Gator
Wed 03-17-2010
thanks motts keep up the good work i really enjoyed this site today alot of stuff here to look at...awesome
nick
Wed 03-17-2010
yet another amazing set.......you never cease to inspire :)
serenityjane
Thu 03-18-2010
serenity how ya been
nick
Thu 03-18-2010
great thanks nick.....a bit of trouble with the old pc but now I'm back.....yourself?
serenityjane
Fri 03-19-2010
what is a rubber room for? I am totally lost! lol
coco
Mon 03-22-2010
pretty good at work now .. hey i found a great site for abandoned places michaeljohngrist.com.. motts have you heard of it ?
nick
Mon 03-22-2010
Would make a cool recording studio
Juno
Fri 04-02-2010
So the "rubber room" really does exist. Don't know if this makes me happy or sad. Great picture either way!
Amazed
Sat 04-17-2010
Motts, you can still find some rubber rooms. Visit Washington DC:)
James Woods
Wed 04-28-2010
we one of these in our work !
GRASSHOPPER .
Wed 05-12-2010
Weird, how "padded room" type places are so much a stereotype of psychiatric facilities, yet we have to go looking for actual photo evidence.
STL girl
Tue 07-27-2010
Wow dude, I NEED to be in this room, Looks like fun.
Zero
Mon 08-02-2010
There in the hall on the wall is that pale hospital green shade of paint. And those very upscale stylish state- of -the- art -drop-ceiling panels.
Both are sure to get a fetch in the reality market.
Heck if it wasn't just abandoned I'd leave it just like this and scoop it up, and reuse it all, for one huge children 's activity center.
Just bring in your canned goods for a donation:
monkeysee
Fri 09-10-2010
regrettably, in my misspent youth, I spent a fair amount of time in "seclusion rooms", aka "rubber rooms" - however - this is the first REAL Rubber Room I've ever seen. Awesome! When did you say this place closed down?
wewhisper
Mon 09-13-2010

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