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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Taunton > Paul A. Dever State School
 Name
Paul A. Dever State School
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 Database Info
created by Mike Dijital on 6/29/2004 8:49 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/26/2018 4:52 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Sprawling huge campus of over 35 buildings with a massive subterranean tunnel system. No trespassing signs are up, but you can drive right up to the buildings. Police only seem to stop for scrappers/looters and vandals.

The four small office buildings up front are still in use as state offices and security does watch them, although the same security guys don't care what else you do as long as you stay away from the active section.
 Basic Information
Type: Campus of Buildings
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy, it's demolished
Recommendation: drop everything - must see
 Physical Information
Address
1380 Bay Street
Taunton, Massachusetts
United States
Owner: MassDevelopment and Taunton Development Corporation
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • flooding
  • water
  • air quality
  • CN (Tear gas) residue in certain buildings.
  •  Interesting Features
    Approximately 6000ft (1.13 miles) of tunnels that spans less than HALF the campus and buildings.

    The hospital is noteworthy, although scrappers have removed most of the morgue. The files, personal items, and unique wheelchairs are definitely interesting.
     Security Measures
  • cameras
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1942
    Closed: 2002
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  •  Recommended Equipment
    Camera
     History
    Originally this location was half of a WWII internment camp. Most of those buildings were leveled, except for the Activity Center (was Servicemen's Social Club #2), the Union Theater (burned down across from the Activity Center), the Prep Shop and The "Mapleleaf" building (both were Mess Halls) and the Hospital building. The tunnels were built along with the State School dorm ("L") buildings.
     Media Coverage
    http://www.opacity..._arson_charges.htm

    http://www.taunton...-School-in-Taunton
     Future Plans
    To be demolished in order to expand Myles Standish Industrial Park next door.
     Stories
    Don't lose your heads here
    Sun, Jun 9th, 2013
    posted by gimpcat


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     Photo Galleries
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    dever is lame.
    Mon, Jan 10th, 2005
    posted by Starman
    6 pictures
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    Dusk Pictures
    Tue, May 3rd, 2005
    posted by Andy "Not Dice" Dice
    25 pictures
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    walkaround
    Sun, Aug 28th, 2005
    posted by Louie
    13 pictures
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    hospital building
    Sat, Nov 12th, 2005
    posted by Slombat
    7 pictures
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    dever is rad
    Sun, Apr 16th, 2006
    posted by ryan
    29 pictures
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    Dever April 2006
    Sat, May 6th, 2006
    posted by n_millard
    21 pictures
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    Generator Building of Dever
    Sat, Jul 8th, 2006
    posted by n_millard
    16 pictures
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    UE Playground
    Mon, Jul 17th, 2006
    posted by prometheus
    7 pictures
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    Long Visit
    Sat, Dec 30th, 2006
    posted by Dolboeb
    20 pictures
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    23/Jul/07
    Tue, Jul 24th, 2007
    posted by Dolboeb
    18 pictures
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    First Trip 3/6/11
    Wed, Jun 15th, 2011
    posted by voyagerfan99
    17 pictures
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    Well I like it
    Sat, Aug 20th, 2011
    posted by Weirdlig
    25 pictures
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    Also Liked It (11-5-11 )
    Sat, Nov 5th, 2011
    posted by Carrier_X
    25 pictures
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    She's wide open
    Tue, May 22nd, 2012
    posted by Weirdlig
    19 pictures
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    Wheelchair Shop Fire 9/2012
    Mon, Sep 17th, 2012
    posted by Kurt
    8 pictures
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    Always and 4 Dever
    Tue, Apr 2nd, 2013
    posted by Kurt
    9 pictures
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    Be clever when you head to Dever
    Sun, Jun 9th, 2013
    posted by gimpcat
    9 pictures
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    mike dijitals pictures
    Sun, Sep 27th, 2015
    posted by Mike Dijital
    13 pictures


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     Web Links
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    Coolness 10 / 10
    Content Quality 10 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/26/2018 4:52 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Dec 26 18 at 16:52, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 26 18 at 16:52, Emperor Wang changed the following: Web Links
  • on Dec 26 18 at 16:51, Emperor Wang changed the following: Media Coverage
  • on Dec 26 18 at 4:23, Kurt swapped pictures 2 and 3
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