2,174 Comments for Bennett School for Girls

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Im in awe!!!
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"Echo not the crumbling hall
as dampness weeps down mouldering wall."
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Yep, that's Wysteria..... It's got those twirly vines.

We have Vinca here in California, and let me tell you, that plant eats EVERYTHING!
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Most abandoned places smell musty and moldy.
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This was a school. They may have thought that sitting on cement blocks was good for your posture.
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Those seats won't be clean and untouched much longer. See that plant coming in the window? I don't know what it is, but if it's wysteria, it'll swallow up the whole auditorium in about a year.
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Thank you for this site. I attended Bennett College and loved the character of the environment (especially since I hailed from the midwest). It appears to be the sad end of a unique structure.
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Well technically, the second man leaves. Just not as happy as the first man.
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Two men enter!
One man leaves!
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Lynne said it.
Poe, Lovecraft... I'm sure we all do.
I just wish I'd discovered this site sooner.

Photography GOD!
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Power killed at 8:00 AM sharp
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I thought it was the Munsters' back yard, and that was Eddie's sandbox. (LOL)
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I don't find this scary, but rather, profoundly sad. If ever a buildiing could shed tears, this one surely would. Mr.Motts, your photos are incredibly stunning and also something of an epilogue since the town has now approved development on this property. Shame on their disregard for glorious architecture and history.
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Alexandra P.Clarke, Yes, there is an archive for Bennett and I would be happy to share my info if you'd like to email me: wrddreamer@comcast.net
Your pictures sound amazing and I too would love to see them. I grew up less then a mile from Bennett and have always loved this place. It defies description. My mom worked there in the late 60's-early 70's and I am an avid collector of Bennett memorabilia. This is the first time I've seen inside this awesome building however, so much appreciation to Mr.Mott for the incredible collection of pix.
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I grew up 5 minutes from here... remember as a kid going to watch band competions held on the front grounds. Am disappointed that this place has been left to to fall into such ruins... as it has such a history. Shame on you Millbrook for not preserving this beautiful place!