Restoration in 77 when it closed would of been viable! And while I know Millbrook did not own Bennett, if the goverment and or town would of taken the time then to gain ownership it might not be in the shape we see today. Don't tell me it wasn't possible because I know better. Call it what you like but we see things for what they are....
I love this photo, Motts. Since it hasn't been vandalized, we can see the damage nature and age have done to the building. You captured it beautifully with the contrast of the stairs, wall with peeling paint and the windows.
facts.: The village of Millbrook does not own Bennett college, it never did and never will. The reason it is not a spa or gift shop is because obvioulsly the numbers don't work. It is beyound repir at this time, that is reality. Also is is not the business of the village government to restore broken down properties. It goes without saying that most everybody would like to see it restored to its former beauty. I have been a mason for over38 years and I hate to see fellow tradesmen 's work bull dozed, but what is the option? Think of it as redevlopment not development. If you want the world to stop expanding stop having off spring. After all Robert Kennedy's six children will need a place to live someday.
WOW All These Comments I Read Everyone Of Them And I Couldn't Stop Laughing And If I Would Of Found It I Would Of Been Scared Shitless. Because There Is A Shit Smearing Individual Was Lurking About. Who Knows What Else They Would Be Capable Of.... Creepy! And Then I Would Of Started Laughing And Shit Myself Cause Of It. And Then Would Of Proceeded Quickly i.e. Run Like Hell Out Of There
You would be amazed of what happens to buildings that were abandoned for a few years. Trust me. There's an old mill in my town that was left alone for only five and yet it look a heck of a lot worse.