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Camp Gabriels $950,000…meh

November 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · News

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

No interest at all.

Camp Gabriels – New York State Surplus Properties
Camp Gabriels Closing – Good and Bad News
Gabriels Sanatorium
Camp Gabriels History (PDF)

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  • Small Pines

    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.

  • TourPro

    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.

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