Name
Brook Run (Formerly Georgia Retardation Center)
 
Database Info
created by munkyfistfight on 12/27/2004 3:35 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/24/2016 2:32 AM
 
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Viewability
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Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 
Overview
 
Description
Long multi-leveled structure. Broken windows and overgrown foliage.
 
Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: forget it
 
Hazards
  • flooding
 
Security Measures
  • fences
  • dogs
  • part-time guard
  • pack of wolves inhabits the new field
 
Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • head protection
  • long pants / sleeves
 
Physical Information
Address

Atlanta, Georgia
United States
Owner: Dunwoody Preservation Trust & Dekalb County
 
Interesting Features
This place is about the size of a mall. Many dark and ominous corridors, and many nooks and crannies to be explored. There are old dorm rooms, offices, and various rehab utilities.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 1968
Closed: 1997
 
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History
For all we could find out about this place, it was a building for the care and rehabilitation of the mentally and physically handicapped, and also apparently used for dentistry.
It was closed in 1997 for lack of funds and interest.
Before the times of Political Correctness, it used to be called The Georgia Retardation Center. No cases of abuse were apparent. The state realized private care was more suitable for the patients, and desired by both patients and their families.
As a recent note, Brook Run is being turned into a community park, and the old hospital is being torn down to create an aviary.
 
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Future Plans
The land is being turned into a park. The hospital will be demolished to make way for an aviary.
 
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Moderator Rating
The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.

Category Rating
Photography 8 / 10
Coolness 9 / 10
Content Quality 9 / 10
 
Validation
This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/24/2016 2:33 AM.
 
Latest Changes
  • on Dec 24 16 at 2:33, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 24 16 at 2:32, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name
  • on Oct 18 09 at 18:35, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Oct 18 09 at 18:04, BOX changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Hazards, Recommendation, Security Measures
  • on Jun 3 09 at 1:22, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jun 2 09 at 23:21, BOX changed the following: Status
  • on Jun 2 09 at 19:35, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Jun 2 09 at 19:29, Jvelmar changed the following: Status
  • on Nov 20 08 at 5:32, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 20 08 at 0:55, BOX changed the following: Status
 
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You must log in for this feature to work. Brook Run – Twenty Years Later lawnchairmaniac 0 46 9/30/2024 12:56 PM by lawnchairmaniac
You must log in for this feature to work. What's with the gallery deletions? rev_skarekroe 2 1493 8/12/2005 4:41 PM by rev_skarekroe
You must log in for this feature to work. Brook Run construction? DjMalign 5 2125 1/20/2010 1:40 AM by BOX
You must log in for this feature to work. I deleted some pictures. The Hitman's Daughter 1 1394 2/13/2005 8:00 PM by Simian
 
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