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I remember going back to my old grade school before they tore it down and EVERYTHING LOOKED SO SMALL!!! wHEN YOU'RE LITTLE, EVERYTHING LOOKS SO GIGANTIC!

IS THIS THE BUILDING THEY JUST TORE DOWN?

Wish I could see my old school on this site, but it;s long gone.

Very very nice pic. Guess school's out forever here.

Beautiful photo! PLease tell me they're not tearing down this tower! Where do you find such architecture in this day and age?

Can't even pray there anymore. Such a lonely shot, but portrayed well.

Very lonely, but peaceful.

And here is always my big question; why are these places neglected for so long that they're beyond repair? I just can't understand that and I guess I never will. It happens ALL over, too. Where I grew up, so much is gone and yes, there are Wallmarts, houses, apartments. Money, money, money. That's all that's important anymore.

Very, very beautiful scenery! I miss those beautiful fall days in the east!

My aunt, uncle & cousins live up in Belchertown...hmmm, maybe I'll have to pay them a visit & try to check this place out!

If you do a google search of the title of the park and the city, you find alot of websites set up to restoring aritfacts from the park and where you can send donations as well.

I wish i had the chance as a kid to go here. It looks like a awesome place. Reminds me alot of the Renassance fair in Tuxedo, NY.

You can also find copies of original maps to the park in some of these links for any of you feeling nostalgic.

Why am I expecting something to pop out and scare the crap out of me with this pic??!!

Like one of the stupid things going round the internet, "What's wrong with this picture?" And something's going to pop out and scream.

I've been through that tunnel so many times. How did I never notice this mural?

LLI- Thanks for the names- I'll do searches on them tomorrow. ( I've been on the web just a little too long and need to get out for a walk.) I can easily believe the stories you mention. Things do happen. At Belchertown State School people "escaped" fairly often. One guy from K Building ran out naked into the snow. They used to sound some kind of loud horn when there was an "escape"; I remember, as a kid, being scared whenever that horn blew. Years later, I myself was sometimes forced to stay late so that I could join a "search". Anyway, I'll check out that info tomorrow. Thanks again.

OMG I thought that was a still it furnace at first! I thought it was pretty spooky that it was lit and the building was abandond.

Sweet shot motts