Abandoned prisons often feature complex and imposing architecture, designed to reflect the severity of punishment and the deterrent effect they were meant to have on potential lawbreakers. Many of these institutions were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and feature a mix of Gothic and classical design elements, such as stone walls, iron gates, and high towers. Despite their grandeur, these institutions have often been abandoned due to changes in the criminal justice system, or simply because they have outgrown their facilities.
Despite their once-stern demeanor, many abandoned prisons are now a source of eerie beauty and fascination. Urban explorers are drawn to these structures for their rich history and architecture, as well as for the feeling of dread and mystery that pervades their abandoned halls. These institutions are often considered a kind of historical time capsule, offering a glimpse into the past and the evolution of the criminal justice system.
However, abandoned prisons also evoke feelings of sadness and unease. These institutions were once places of punishment and confinement, and the thought of the countless individuals who passed through their doors can be overwhelming. Despite this, many urban explorers are fascinated by the history of these institutions and the lives of the people who passed through them.
In conclusion, abandoned prisons are fascinating and eerie structures that offer a glimpse into the past and the evolution of the criminal justice system. They are a source of fascination for urban explorers, who are drawn to their rich history and imposing architecture. Despite the feelings of unease and sadness that these institutions evoke, they should be preserved and respected for future generations, serving as a testament to the history and development of our justice system.
Back in January of 2019, I headed to Owen Sound to see if I could find a way into the old abandoned jail and courthouse. I managed to get in and I spent a few hours inside and in the yards navigating the cold, dark and crumbling rooms, corridors and 19th-century cells.The location has remained […]
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Essex County Jail has been a popular location amongst urban explorers for many years, but these days, rather than housing incarcerated criminals, it is a place where dozens of homeless people use the decaying cells to put a roof over their heads. Over the years, no less than two corpses of overdosed drug users have been
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest The abandoned jail in Ontario, Canada, has a riveting history dating back to its construction in the mid-19th century. Serving as a correctional facility for over a century, this neoclassical architectural marvel has witnessed significant changes over the years. Constructed in the 1850s, the abandoned jail was initially
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Exploring an Abandoned Police Station in Ontario Canada This abandoned police station has been around since at least 2007 and is a popular stop for local Ontario Urban Explorers and Abandoned Enthusiasts. I first explored the old police station in 2012 and I have returned several times over the years to check in on its
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About Burwash/Camp Bison The town of Burwash was founded around 1914 to house workers from the Burwash Correctional Farm and their families. The town of Burwash had roughly 1, 000 residents who lived in 95 residential units. Burwash had all the amenities of any town, a public school, church, post office, barber shop, tailor shop,
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Exploring a Historic Abandoned Jail and Courthouse This old abandoned jail and courthouse is found in a city of about 21,000 people. This is an original build courthouse and jail build in the mis 1800’s and has been vacant since about 2014. The city took over ownership from the county in the 1960s, when
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Abandoned Ontario Jail and Detention Centre Urban Exploration This Abandoned Ontario Jail and Detention Centre was originally built in the early 1960’s as a provincial mental health facility. In the mid 70’s it was changed to a facility for the Developmentally Handicapped, which closed in 1983. Two years after this closure the facility was given
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Urban Exploration of an Abandoned Police Station and Justice Building In 1971, this Police Headquarters was moved from the basement at the local City Hall to this location in what is known as the Justice building. Up until 2017 this building continued to be shared by the Provincial Courts and the local Police Service.
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Abandoned Prison For Women Urban Exploring A complete Urban Exploring gallery from a the abandoned Prison for Women in Kingston, Ontario. The Prison For Women in Kingston, Ontario, was a Correctional Service of Canada prison for women that functioned at a maximum security level from 1934 to 2000. A notable inmate was Karla Homolka, the
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