This is one of those locations that I had know about for quite some time but had "written it off" as being to difficult/risky to access and because it appears quite uninteresting from the outside.
I first heard about this place from my neighbor. It's less than 10 minutes from my house. The building in this set, which I have dubbed the "activities" building is just one of quite a few buildings abandoned in a large campus ran by the state. Built to house and treat those with developmental disabilities. This building has one wing of classrooms, which are pretty much completely cleared out and the rest was used as a recreational center.
The campus still has a few active buildings, including a hospital in the center. On a weekday the place is quite busy, but on the Sunday morning we went we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Save a few joggers and dog walkers.
The power is still on in here, which came in handy when shooting the surprise we found in the basement.
Despite being 75%+ cleared out, this place still has a ton of cool surprises to offer up. Including probably the most mint and intact set of projectors you are likely to find in any abandonment. Hope you guys enjoy the set!
You are my guide
You are my light
You take me to a place where I can shine
Your tears don't fall
They crash around me
I wish I was a little bit taller
I wish I was a baller
Four quartets and no regrets
Except for the Polaroids I left
Peerless
I could watch you for a lifetime
You're my favorite movie
Projections of the Past
*A side note on the projectors: I sent many photos of them to a friend of mine who is very familiar with old movie equipment and has ran ones like this. He said they appear 100% complete and he could have a movie up and running on them in 10 minutes with power. Ironically this room and the gymnasium/theater below it seem to be the only spots in the whole building without power.
Faked our deaths
Lit a match
Closed the door
Waited for the flash
One of these things just doesn't belong
Creeper
Whirlpool of Webs
Pool Rules
Where have all the flowers gone
The Basement Surprise
"I don't roll on Shabbos!!"
Easy Spare