Juvenile Hall
The images below are of a juvenile justice center (juvenile detention facility) that had recently been closed and was slated to be demolished. I was granted a full day of access in November 2007, and again in February 2008, under the condition that I not post photos until the site was gone. I would like to thank my contact for permission to shoot, and will be working on creating a small book of photos as a record of this facility.
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Jay Watson:
It almost looks like this place was up and running and everyone just disappeared overnight. Glad I never had to go to this place.
Them: “Focus. Stay Positive!”
Me: “Uh, yeah, but stay away from me with those dirty instruments and stop holding me down in your creepy ‘Reflection Rooms’ with those leather wrist straps.”
It is a little disturbing thinking they were just kids. Nice exploration with your camera.
22 March 2009, 11:56 amjoe:
Thanks, Jay. There was definitely a post-nuclear feeling — really felt like the only thing missing was the people. Having the power still on helped emphasize this atmosphere. A haunting and intense place to photograph.
22 March 2009, 6:21 pmTim:
Yeah, that “reflection room” used less lettering than “solitary confinement.” A lot if interesting student art work in there and Jay’s right about that disappeared over night feel. Creepy.
23 March 2009, 8:31 amNot sure what the outside looked like but this place didn’t look to be in bad shape. Demolished for new construction?
joe:
Hi Tim – The artwork and decor were my favorite part of visiting the site. The facility was old, rough around the edges, and apparently had design challenges that made operational expenses high. A new facility was constructed right up the road from where this one used to be.
23 March 2009, 9:03 am