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alexchasman — 2009-08-04T15:46:33Z

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	+ ------ + ''2009-08-04 11:46:33'' [[nbsp]] The Terrace building is still accesable, however it took me and some others a few hours to find an entry point. im not going to tell you were it is, that would spoil the fun, i will tell you that this is an exploration best done at night (less security, deffinatly spookier). Upon entry there are 17 floors and hundreds of nooks and crannys to explore. --["Users/alexchasman"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-12 18:49:47'' [[nbsp]] It was, as of recently, possible to enter the Terrence building without breaking anything - someone bent up the corner of a chainlink fence covering one boarded-up door (and removed the door). I'm a large guy and I was able to squeeze in. Later inspection has seen this hole closed (padlock + chain holding the hole shut). + + Rumor has it that the security here has been seriously stepped up recently as well, though I can't confirm that myself. + + By the way, it is incredibly cool inside, and the view from the roof rocks. --["Users/macman5151"]

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- ''2008-12-11 12:25:42'' [[nbsp]] The Terrance Building is, by far, the creepiest building I have ever seen. The large transmitter(?) on the top was most assuredly used for mind control experiments and/or disintegrating dead psychos. It should be the setting of the next Silent Hill movie. On a side note, I may have the opportunity to enter this building (and the creepy concrete garage structure to the east of it) as part of an structural investigation. If I get pictures, I will post them. --["Users/JesseGotham"]	+ ''2008-12-11 12:25:42'' [[nbsp]] The Terrance Building is, by far, the creepiest building I have ever seen. The large transmitter(?) on the top was most assuredly used for mind control experiments and/or disintegrating dead psychos. It should be the setting of the next Silent Hill movie. On a side note, I may have the opportunity to enter this building (and the creepy concrete garage structure to the east of it) as part of an structural investigation. If I get pictures, I will post them. --["Users/BatGuano"]

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TonyFolenta — 2009-01-26T00:23:23Z

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- On the northernmost side of the campus, down ["Elmwood Avenue"], you will see the Terrence Building and its adjacent parking lot which is in use by the ["University of Rochester"] as auxiliary parking; there is typically a parking officer from U. of R. sitting in a van in the lot. The Science Building is a 17-story office-type building that is well-secured but has some fairly interesting features. The main entrance is a large glass lobby on a rapidly crumbling "floating" concrete platform, above which is a sign that reads "...ENCE BUILDING". On the right side of the main entrance, there is an engraving indicating that the building was once the part of the Rochester Hospital, which seems to have been moved to the new building directly to the west of the Terrence Building.	+ On the northernmost side of the campus, down ["Elmwood Avenue"], you will see the Terrence Building and its adjacent parking lot which is in use by the ["University of Rochester"] as auxiliary parking; there is typically a parking officer from U. of R. sitting in a van in the lot. The Science Building is a 17-story office-type building that is well-secured but has some fairly interesting features. On the right side of the main entrance, there is an engraving indicating that the building was once the part of the Rochester Hospital, which seems to have been moved to the new building directly to the west of the Terrence Building.
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- Towards the southern side of the campus and just south of the Forensic Center is the abandoned Walters Building, which is what seems to have been the original psychiatric center. Like most of the other buildings on campus, it is well secured and entrance would require force. Again, security guards patrol the area but don't mind visitors walking around and looking. ''(On a side note, I have personally spoken to a security officer who warned me not to enter the building as it is structurally unsound. He mentioned that they do not check regularly for intruders, so if you get hurt, you're on your own. Take that as you wish. -["TonyFolenta" Tony])''	+ Towards the southern side of the campus and just south of the Forensic Center is the abandoned Walters Building, which is what seems to have been the original psychiatric center. Like most of the other buildings on campus, it is well secured and entrance would require force. Again, security guards patrol the area but don't mind visitors walking around and looking.

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JohnJoseph — 2008-12-13T00:22:32Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-12 19:22:32'' [[nbsp]] South and Elmwood has to be one of the worst intersections in the city at rush hour. + + I used to live a few blocks from there, its a shame that building is sitting there out of use. Although some of the older buildings on South in between Elmwood and East Henrietta are pretty cool looking. --["Users/JohnJoseph"]

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BatGuano — 2008-12-11T17:25:42Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-12-11 12:25:42'' [[nbsp]] The Terrance Building is, by far, the creepiest building I have ever seen. The large transmitter(?) on the top was most assuredly used for mind control experiments and/or disintegrating dead psychos. It should be the setting of the next Silent Hill movie. On a side note, I may have the opportunity to enter this building (and the creepy concrete garage structure to the east of it) as part of an structural investigation. If I get pictures, I will post them. --["Users/JesseGotham"]

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TonyFolenta — 2008-05-20T14:46:45Z

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	+ * [http://www.ohiourbanites.com/other/ny/rochester.html An urban exploration group from Ohio with some excellent photos of the inside and outside of the Terrence Building.]

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TonyFolenta — 2008-05-06T15:45:47Z

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TonyFolenta — 2008-04-27T16:27:53Z

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	+ ------ + ''2008-04-27 11:27:53'' [[nbsp]] so I just found out that the big building is in fact called the "Terrence + Building" and not the "Science Building". please ignore the map where it + says "science building"; if I get the chance to I'll try to update that. --["TonyFolenta"]

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TonyFolenta — 2008-04-27T16:26:29Z

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- Where ["South Avenue"] meets ["Elmwood Avenue"] is a large block of property that is occupied by ["Rochester Psychiatric Center"], The ["Al Sigl Center"] Wolk Campus, ["Rochester Science Park"], the [http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/atc/norris/index.cfm John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center] and a number of other smaller industrial buildings and healthcare facilities. A notable feature about this property is the number of large abandoned buildings it contains, the most prominent being the 17-story Science Building (a former part of the Rochester State Hospital) and the sprawling Walters Building (part of the former Psychiatric Hospital). For more information about the active parts of the campus, please visit their respective articles above, otherwise, continue reading for information about the many abandoned buildings you can find on this property.	+ Where ["South Avenue"] meets ["Elmwood Avenue"] is a large block of property that is occupied by ["Rochester Psychiatric Center"], The ["Al Sigl Center"] Wolk Campus, ["Rochester Science Park"], the [http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/atc/norris/index.cfm John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center] and a number of other smaller industrial buildings and healthcare facilities. A notable feature about this property is the number of large abandoned buildings it contains, the most prominent being the 17-story Terrence Building (a former part of the Rochester State Hospital) and the sprawling Walters Building (part of the former Psychiatric Hospital). For more information about the active parts of the campus, please visit their respective articles above, otherwise, continue reading for information about the many abandoned buildings you can find on this property.
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- The abandoned psychiatric hospital consists of several buildings on the campus, including the massive Science Building and Walters Building. The buildings are well-secured, but while security patrols the campus regularly, they will not stop you from walking around the buildings or taking pictures. They are mostly there to protect the active parts of the campus and to prevent people from trespassing onto "sensitive" areas, like the Forensic Center, Norris Rehab Center, or the Landmark Industries buildings. These buildings are located near the center of the campus and are painted a creamy-white. If you are caught taking pictures of or intruding upon these facilities, you will be removed from the property, so it is best to avoid them completely.	+ The abandoned psychiatric hospital consists of several buildings on the campus, including the massive Terrence Building and Walters Building. The buildings are well-secured, but while security patrols the campus regularly, they will not stop you from walking around the buildings or taking pictures. They are mostly there to protect the active parts of the campus and to prevent people from trespassing onto "sensitive" areas, like the Forensic Center, Norris Rehab Center, or the Landmark Industries buildings. These buildings are located near the center of the campus and are painted a creamy-white. If you are caught taking pictures of or intruding upon these facilities, you will be removed from the property, so it is best to avoid them completely.
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- On the northernmost side of the campus, down ["Elmwood Avenue"], you will see the Science Building and its adjacent parking lot which is in use by the ["University of Rochester"] as auxiliary parking; there is typically a parking officer from U. of R. sitting in a van in the lot. The Science Building is a 17-story office-type building that is well-secured but has some fairly interesting features. The main entrance is a large glass lobby on a rapidly crumbling "floating" concrete platform, above which is a sign that reads "...ENCE BUILDING". On the right side of the main entrance, there is an engraving indicating that the building was once the part of the Rochester Hospital, which seems to have been moved to the new building directly to the west of the Science Building.	+ On the northernmost side of the campus, down ["Elmwood Avenue"], you will see the Terrence Building and its adjacent parking lot which is in use by the ["University of Rochester"] as auxiliary parking; there is typically a parking officer from U. of R. sitting in a van in the lot. The Science Building is a 17-story office-type building that is well-secured but has some fairly interesting features. The main entrance is a large glass lobby on a rapidly crumbling "floating" concrete platform, above which is a sign that reads "...ENCE BUILDING". On the right side of the main entrance, there is an engraving indicating that the building was once the part of the Rochester Hospital, which seems to have been moved to the new building directly to the west of the Terrence Building.

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TonyFolenta — 2008-04-26T18:03:52Z

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- Where ["South Avenue"] meets ["Elmwood Avenue"] is a large block of property that is occupied by ["Rochester Psychiatric Center"], The ["Al Sigl Center"] Wolk Campus, ["Rochester Science Park"], the John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center and a number of other smaller industrial buildings and healthcare facilities. A notable feature about this property is the number of large abandoned buildings it contains, the most prominent being the 17-story Science Building (a former part of the Rochester State Hospital) and the sprawling Walters Building (part of the former Psychiatric Hospital). For more information about the active parts of the campus, please visit their respective articles above, otherwise, continue reading for information about the many abandoned buildings you can find on this property.	+ Where ["South Avenue"] meets ["Elmwood Avenue"] is a large block of property that is occupied by ["Rochester Psychiatric Center"], The ["Al Sigl Center"] Wolk Campus, ["Rochester Science Park"], the [http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/atc/norris/index.cfm John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center] and a number of other smaller industrial buildings and healthcare facilities. A notable feature about this property is the number of large abandoned buildings it contains, the most prominent being the 17-story Science Building (a former part of the Rochester State Hospital) and the sprawling Walters Building (part of the former Psychiatric Hospital). For more information about the active parts of the campus, please visit their respective articles above, otherwise, continue reading for information about the many abandoned buildings you can find on this property.

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- * [http://intotem.buffnet.net/mhw/45bd'anza.htm From Almshouse to Asylum: The Early History of Rochester Psychiatric Center]	+ * [http://www.mentalhealthworld.org/45bd'anza.htm From Almshouse to Asylum: The Early History of Rochester Psychiatric Center]

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TonyFolenta — 2008-04-25T06:42:38Z

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- Towards the southern side of the campus and just south of the Forensic Center is the abandoned Walters Building, which is what seems to have been the original psychiatric center. Like most of the other buildings on campus, it is well secured and entrance would require force. Again, security guards patrol the area but don't mind visitors walking around and looking. ''(On a side note, I have personally spoken to a security officer who warned me not to enter the building as it is structurally unsound and would probably end badly as they do not regularly check for intruders. Take that as you wish. -["TonyFolenta" Tony])''	+ Towards the southern side of the campus and just south of the Forensic Center is the abandoned Walters Building, which is what seems to have been the original psychiatric center. Like most of the other buildings on campus, it is well secured and entrance would require force. Again, security guards patrol the area but don't mind visitors walking around and looking. ''(On a side note, I have personally spoken to a security officer who warned me not to enter the building as it is structurally unsound. He mentioned that they do not check regularly for intruders, so if you get hurt, you're on your own. Take that as you wish. -["TonyFolenta" Tony])''

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	+ == Basic Information == + + Where ["South Avenue"] meets ["Elmwood Avenue"] is a large block of property that is occupied by ["Rochester Psychiatric Center"], The ["Al Sigl Center"] Wolk Campus, ["Rochester Science Park"], the John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center and a number of other smaller industrial buildings and healthcare facilities. A notable feature about this property is the number of large abandoned buildings it contains, the most prominent being the 17-story Science Building (a former part of the Rochester State Hospital) and the sprawling Walters Building (part of the former Psychiatric Hospital). For more information about the active parts of the campus, please visit their respective articles above, otherwise, continue reading for information about the many abandoned buildings you can find on this property. + + == The Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital == + + The abandoned psychiatric hospital consists of several buildings on the campus, including the massive Science Building and Walters Building. The buildings are well-secured, but while security patrols the campus regularly, they will not stop you from walking around the buildings or taking pictures. They are mostly there to protect the active parts of the campus and to prevent people from trespassing onto "sensitive" areas, like the Forensic Center, Norris Rehab Center, or the Landmark Industries buildings. These buildings are located near the center of the campus and are painted a creamy-white. If you are caught taking pictures of or intruding upon these facilities, you will be removed from the property, so it is best to avoid them completely. + + On the northernmost side of the campus, down ["Elmwood Avenue"], you will see the Science Building and its adjacent parking lot which is in use by the ["University of Rochester"] as auxiliary parking; there is typically a parking officer from U. of R. sitting in a van in the lot. The Science Building is a 17-story office-type building that is well-secured but has some fairly interesting features. The main entrance is a large glass lobby on a rapidly crumbling "floating" concrete platform, above which is a sign that reads "...ENCE BUILDING". On the right side of the main entrance, there is an engraving indicating that the building was once the part of the Rochester Hospital, which seems to have been moved to the new building directly to the west of the Science Building. + + Towards the southern side of the campus and just south of the Forensic Center is the abandoned Walters Building, which is what seems to have been the original psychiatric center. Like most of the other buildings on campus, it is well secured and entrance would require force. Again, security guards patrol the area but don't mind visitors walking around and looking. ''(On a side note, I have personally spoken to a security officer who warned me not to enter the building as it is structurally unsound and would probably end badly as they do not regularly check for intruders. Take that as you wish. -["TonyFolenta" Tony])'' + + There are several other smaller abandoned and semi-abandoned buildings on the property, including a factory/warehouse of some sort and a large house at 1850 South Ave. One particularly strange feature of the property is the ["Epileptic Gorilla"] statue that is located within the ["Al Sigl Center"] campus. Be sure to check this out if you have the chance. + + A former ["Rochester Institute of Technology" RIT] student, Jennifer Kunz, photographed some of the abandoned RPS buildings. Unfortunately, the pages have been taken down by RIT since her graduation. Some of them are still accessible via the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]: + + * Two images from the power plant: [http://web.archive.org/web/20040105035143/www.rit.edu/~jbk0433/PsychCenter/image+pages/sink.htm Sink]; [http://web.archive.org/web/20040105034743/www.rit.edu/~jbk0433/PsychCenter/image+pages/office.htm Office] + * [http://web.archive.org/web/20030526160114/www.rit.edu/~jbk0433/PsychCenter/text/pyschiatrictext.html Introductory page]. + * [http://web.archive.org/web/20040114213341/www.rit.edu/~jbk0433/PsychCenter/text/psychstory.htm An account of Kunz's explorations]. + * [http://web.archive.org/web/20040114213223/www.rit.edu/~jbk0433/PsychCenter/text/psychfacts.htm More information about the history of the facility]. + * There are also several photos of the psychiatric center on her [http://www.jenkunz.com/gallery/rpc.color website]. + + = Other Photos of the Campus = + + * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tommasz/sets/794458/] + * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyfolenta/sets/72157604565950979/]. + + = External Links = + + * [http://intotem.buffnet.net/mhw/45bd'anza.htm From Almshouse to Asylum: The Early History of Rochester Psychiatric Center] + * [http://www.vintageviews.org/vv-tl/maps/pages/1900.html Map of Insane Asylum, Almshouse, & Penitentiary]. This map illustrates the original location of the County's facilities for the mentally ill. The notations at the bottom of the map refer to excavations made in 1984 when Highland Park was expanded, described in detail by our ["Highland Cemetery"] page. + + = See Also = + + * ["Abandoned Structures"] + * ["Urban Exploration"]