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Location DB > Canada > British Columbia > New Westminster > Woodlands Asylum
 Name
Woodlands Asylum
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 Database Info
created by deadbolt on 3/6/2004 1:46 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 11/20/2023 12:14 AM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
The buildings are being vandalized more frequently, and could be destroyed in a matter of months. Many of the buildings have been used in film shoots, and much of the set decoration is still there.

*** July 9, 08 *** Metal scrappers gutted the main building over the last year or two, and there was nothing of value left inside. Asbestos abatement carried out over the same time period.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: check out the charred ruins while you can.
 Physical Information
Address
Corner of Columbia and McBride
New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada
Owner: Omni Group
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • air quality
  • some unsafe ceilings
  •  Interesting Features
    Tunnels connect many buildings, and sub-basements, and there is a rumoured tunnel providing access to the Fraser River, for delivery... etc.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • part-time guard
  • few security measures, and not all of them are used on all buildings
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1879
    Closed: 1985
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  •  Recommended Equipment
    breathing mask, camera
     History
    Abandoned in past years, it was the Provincial Lunatic Asylum. It was the site of Fraserview Hospital, and two buildings are currently still used: Willow Clinic (longterm, multi-disability) and Maple Lodge (detox).

    *** July 9, 08 *** - The site has been partially redeveloped, and the remaining centre block and its adjoining wings were destroyed by a 5th suspicious fire in as many days.
     Media Coverage
    www.communitylivin...c.ca/woodlands.htm
    http://mattoid.ca/...finds_evidence.htm

    http://www.ctv.ca/...20061021?hub=WFive
     Future Plans
    The woodlands site is going to be demolished, except for a few buildings, and replaced with "affordable housing" and other residential development.
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    Sat, Mar 6th, 2004
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    Photography 8 / 10
    Coolness 8 / 10
    Content Quality 8 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 11/20/2023 12:16 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Nov 20 23 at 0:16, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 20 23 at 0:14, Emperor Wang changed the following: Hazards, Future Plans
  • on Nov 20 23 at 0:13, Emperor Wang changed the following: Interesting Features, Description
  • on Nov 20 23 at 0:11, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Hazards, Interesting Features, Security Measures, Media Coverage, Future Plans, Description
  • on Nov 12 09 at 1:32, Agent Skelly validated this location
  • on Nov 12 09 at 1:31, Agent Skelly changed the following: Owner, Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Publically Viewable, Status
  • on Aug 19 08 at 17:06, Steed validated this location
  • on Aug 16 08 at 20:21, SteamPunk changed the following: History, Status
  • on Jul 10 08 at 5:18, Agent Skelly validated this location
  • on Jul 10 08 at 3:53, :: inuk changed the following: History, Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Security Measures, Description
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