The following
photos were taken on July 19, 2006, during a tour of the IS renovation
work. As you can see, the hospital is in very bad repair. There are good
reasons why the hospital is not open for general viewing. About $4 million
of the estimated $16 million required to renovate the hospital has been
identified. For the time being, however, it is not safe for general
access. These interior photos
may be the first that have been made available. Click on
a small photo for a larger view.
Walking up to the hospital.
Continuing past the hospital, the framework for the
monument foundation is visible
View from behind the future home of the
monument, looking down at China Cove.
Park staff being introduced to the hospital. Note stairwell
on the right behind Roy McNamee, the man with the flashlight.
Park interpreter Casey Lee highlights peephole in door for
confining dangerous or disturbed patients.
A view of the other side of that door. Note the metal
banding across it and the covered peephole in the center.
The following are all views of the hospital interior.
This building is intended to be restored and used as a geneology research
center.
Room where writings on plaster were removed to preserve
them. Right photo shows closer view of rectangular areas cut out. Braces
are attempting to keep plaster on the walls.
