Update 3/1/2014: Former prison may become summer camp
Update 10/30/13: Sold: A 336-bed prison in the Adirondacks
Update 9/27/13: Camp Gabriels’ price tag: $90,000
Update 4/28/11: No bids for Camp Gabriels again
Camp Gabriels – New York State Surplus Properties
Camp Gabriels Closing – Good and Bad News
Gabriels Sanatorium
Camp Gabriels History (PDF)
That’s a whole hell of a lot of corrugated metal. And the historic buildings left over from the Sisters’ era have been pretty messed up.
It’s not surprising that a State-auction had no effort put into curb-appeal.
Not sure what would be best for this property. It sure has a lot of “stuff” – those giant outdoor coolers would be awesome for a BBQ. Plus, they have a Shrine.
Flavorwire » Would You Buy One of New York State’s Old Prisons? // May 29, 2012 at 4:30 pm
[…] Camp Gabriels in the Adirondacks, a minimum-security prison originally built as a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients. Photos via Adirondack Base Camp. […]
What will the old Camp Gabriels turn in too?
Is it 4 sale?