3,698 Comments Posted by Motts

Clearly the work of zombies, not sure how I missed that!

It could be, but for some reason I always thought it was a cart for laundry or mail, where a canvas bag would wrap around the edges.

Just one door, the screen was built into it. I would imagine it was for reinforcement, as the decorative panels on the doors are weak spots that could be kicked out.

Some of the hardwood floors in these places are incredible too, covered in linoleum for 60 years...

Juho - Thanks, yep it's a lot tougher to update this site with all the research and writing, but I'm still plugging away. Yes I visited Waverly but I was a bit late, it had already turned into a ghost hunting attraction tourist trap. I can't deal with that stuff so I explored something better... beautiful building though. Cool website, love those snowbound places!

flushed - Yes I was able to photograph most of the buildings at Fernald and have the State Boys Rebellion book. I found some pretty strange stuff left there - crime scene evidence, weird "observation" periscopes, and even a brain slice in the morgue. Just need some time to process everything. It wasn't a happy place for sure, and reminded me of some of the horror stories people have relayed about the Gaebler School, which was right across the street.

autoguy - Ha, yep pretty much!

Ah yes, thank you very much, I've corrected my description!

Hi Megan, that could be a tough one... I don't believe it was a state institution, so I would get in touch with human services in Utica or Oneida County.

Can't believe it's still around, neat!

Thanks, right on! Yeah it's become somewhat of a hotspot for people to visit and getting pretty trashed these days, but what an amazing power plant - definitely one of the most incredible I've ever visited. Thanks for keeping it on the D/L (for now).

Some of it has collapsed, but there's a fair amount still standing. I believe support structures are holding up the rest of the walls. The owners use the island in the summer for tour groups and weddings/events, so you can visit it for a fee.

Thanks Jimmie, it is indeed a condenser unit, I've updated the description; great information for us who are unfamiliar with these systems!

Wow neat! I've always wondered what this place looked like when it was in operation, but haven't come across any photographs. Thanks for sharing!

Hi MargUcci, yes Mr. Motts is kind of a nickname. Your work place certainly sounds eerie - I've explored a number of hospitals that had recently closed or were kept barely alive, and they all had that same quality you describe. Flickering lights, water stains and beeping fire alarms... I find it way more unnerving than a place that's been closed for years. I hope your facility can get back on its feet soon.

Ha, good to see you again!!

Thanks Patrick! The number of former Gaebler kids that comment here is incredible, and it could certainly become an interesting publication. I am currently wrapping up two volumes on other state institutions in MA, but will consider this once they're out for sure.