2,174 Comments for Bennett School for Girls

http://s1333.photobuck...brary/?sort=3&page=1 okay kiddies try this - told ya I was inept

Is the old girl still standing or have they begun to take her down? Just wondering, as no updated photos have been posted in a little while on the forum.

they are pretty good however cannot anyone to help me get them on the web I am terribly inept ha ha ha somebody has some posted on the board- you'll have to fetch thru posts

How did you get on with your pics Wanderer?

I contacted Carola Lott from the Independent and she said the place was shored up and planners are deciding what to do and something should be happening by spring- sure hope none of the big STUFF happens till I am there

trying to log onto the site...anyone else having trouble viewing?
missing opacity...

Pat-I had this problem after Motts changed the format but somehow got it figured out but don't remember ????????? hang in there bud -U'll not disappear cos there is too much life in ya wink wink

PR, It seems to be all good. Glad to see your post.

browsing opacity, been having connectivity issues with the comments feature.
as much as i enjoy reading everyone's posts, this removes my excuse to not check out
the rest of Mott's oeuvre [sp?]. Have been enjoying it immensely.

So if this posts I'll see comments? ok, let'z seee...

Pat.... Anything going on?

I have been looking up and doing a lot of research about this school recently. I'm dying to go visit but my parents don't think it's a good idea. Which is true but looking at your pictures are true amazing and I can't wait to see your future posts.

flswan94.. Thank You, for sharing. I can understand your desire to end this 39 year chapter. Sorry about the loss of your Dad. Your views and remembrance of the old fuel bill, clarify what went on in the 1970's. I hope you are well. Happy New Year to you and all of Mr. Mott's fans. Flswan94. I look forward to your future posts.

well written

There is nothing to hide here. When Bennett closed in the late 70's, the college was in such dire financial straights that there were no funds to properly winterize the already antiquated heating system. From the very beginning of it's closure there were "explorers" in and out of all parts of the building. An attempt was made to keep windows boarded, teenagers out, vandals out, etc... to no avail. I agree that this is a sad end to a beautiful structure but, even at the time of it's closing there was no one with deep enough pockets to finance the upgrades and repairs that would have been necessary to upgrade it to be a habitable space. The last fuel oil bill (in 1978 at 20 cents per gallon) for one quarter of a year (3 months) was $12,000. I know, I saw it, my father was the "last man standing" the last employee of Bennett and the first of many caretakers of the complex. In his words, the best thing that could have happened in 1978 when the place finally closed would have been to bring in a wrecking ball. He had worked at Bennett from the mid 1940's until it's closing and knew every nook and cranny of the old main building. His key ring was immense with jingling skeleton keys for the various locks and such. The asbestos used to insulate the pipes in the heating system was his ultimate and untimely demise and when he passed he took with him the secret location of every pipe, water main, sewer main and electrical panel in the complex. I am happy to see that Mr. Thorne and his foundation have stepped in to help create something that will once again be beautiful and full of life. Blessings to all who have passed through the grand halls of Halcyon however, it is finally time to let go, for me as well as, all of those who post here. Thanks to Pat Ratchet for keeping us all up to date as well as the entertainment you've brought over the years. This blog would not have been nearly as interesting and well read had you not participated in our mutual obsession.

yep jan 05'-- it's great