
Name
Brook Run (Formerly Georgia Retardation Center)

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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
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
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
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.
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.

Stories
Sun, Sep 25th, 2005
Mon, Jan 3rd, 2005
Fri, Dec 31st, 2004

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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

Forum Threads about this Location
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Brook Run – Twenty Years Later | lawnchairmaniac | 0 | 46 | 9/30/2024 12:56 PM by lawnchairmaniac |
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What's with the gallery deletions? | rev_skarekroe | 2 | 1493 | 8/12/2005 4:41 PM by rev_skarekroe |
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Brook Run construction? | DjMalign | 5 | 2125 | 1/20/2010 1:40 AM by BOX |
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I deleted some pictures. | The Hitman's Daughter | 1 | 1394 | 2/13/2005 8:00 PM by Simian |

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