I know that this has been shot to death, and is basically a rite of passage for a lot of people who are local to it. But I figured I would share my trip from a few months ago to this gem of a youth detention school. I haven't had time to go through all the shots, but these are the ones that have made it to Flickr so far. I'm sure more will be added to the gallery down the road.

Neat historical facts:
The school had a unique structure, as it was designed to truly educate and rehabilitate troubled youths. Each "cottage" housed roughly 30 children, a house mother, and a house father. The father was there to over see recreational activities, discipline, and counsel the boys. While the mother was there to clean and cook for the "house". It was designed to mimic a "healthy" family structure. Each student was expected to learn a trade while there, and the day was split evenly between learning a trade and school. Of course this scenario had the huge potential for neglect and abuse. Former inmates went on to become activists and found anti-prison rape and homosexual prison support groups/foundations. It was also created thanks to the funding, support, and leadership of women's clubs and foundations. And four women were given positions on the schools board.

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Draped by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Dancing across the floor by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Exhabitionist by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Double your fun by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Rocker dungeon by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Silent Choir by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Illuminated peely by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Danger by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Dancing in the light by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Reaching for light by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Peely fire by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Step right in by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Flip the Swtich by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Blue world by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Down the hall by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Wet room by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Let the Right one in by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Waiting Patiently by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Lost Congregation by Amishdelight, on Flickr

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Depressed by Amishdelight, on Flickr

I'll admit, I'm not too familiar with it, but really cool shots.

Love the vines in #17, great set!

I have really enjoyed seeing these on Flickr lately. I was wondering when you had been stomping around in my state

Nice work, dude. You done our lil' spot good.

Posted by lonewolf34 I'll admit, I'm not too familiar with it, but really cool shots.

Thanks so much, and you might have been more familiar with it if I hadn't focused on the windows and light haha. It's a fun little location.

Posted by Lalani Love the vines in #17, great set

Thanks so much, and I agree... Those vines were so amazing

Posted by PressingLeap I have really enjoyed seeing these on Flickr lately. I was wondering when you had been stomping around in my state

Well next time just ask ;) And I was actually tip toeing in your state, but in cowboy boots it sounds like stomping haha. I just hit this one spot as I was coming home from family stuff, a more proper Western NC trip is in order though. Just a matter of time!

Posted by Punchy Nice work, dude. You done our lil' spot good.

Thanks buddy, so glad you approve Can't wait to get up there and hit some more spots in your state!

This place is an old favorite, you did some mighty fine work!

Loving on 11 and 17! This is a nice set. It's funny........I have been cleaning off my laptop and going through old pics today, and we appear to have been drawn in by the same thing......I actually pulled this variation of it up to start working on it before I saw this. Go us! hahah



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I went there last Friday. I noticed that the sinks, tubs, and door knobs have now been removed from Cannon Hall.

Posted by kenfagerdotcom I went there last Friday. I noticed that the sinks, tubs, and door knobs have now been removed from Cannon Hall.

nooooooo!! thumbs down

Nice take on this place!

But damn I hate to hear that the tubs and all are gone.

Adding to the thread.

wonder if this tub is still there ;)

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I LOVE #17!

Posted by Katharsys wonder if this tub is still there ;) 1. click to view

I skipped the Daughter's Cottage last time. Now I regret that decision.

Posted by kenfagerdotcom I skipped the Daughter's Cottage last time. Now I regret that decision.

Surprisingly, that bathtub was in this cottage

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Posted by Benched_it This place is an old favorite, you did some mighty fine work!

Thanks so much, would have liked to spend a little more time here but the sun was setting.

Posted by kenfagerdotcom I went there last Friday. I noticed that the sinks, tubs, and door knobs have now been removed from Cannon Hall.

Well that blows

And nice shots man, really like the light in your shot of the sanctuary! What time of day was this? Sunset?

Posted by sara'mer Nice take on this place!

Thank ya kindly!

Posted by randomdiscovery I LOVE #17!

Thank you very much, I really like that one as well

Posted by Katharsys Loving on 11 and 17! This is a nice set. It's funny........I have been cleaning off my laptop and going through old pics today, and we appear to have been drawn in by the same thing......I actually pulled this variation of it up to start working on it before I saw this. Go us! hahah

Hahaha that's awesome we took the same window shot! And I didn't see that tub, but I didn't have time to go in every cottage

Beautiful location!! nicely shot too.

Posted by Skye_Ann Beautiful location!! nicely shot too.

Thanks so very much!

Incredible shots, dude, kudos!