Preston Castle

"Luminance" The basement rooms have been devoted to many different purposes over the years, including a place of worship, a d ...

2009-10-10T21:28:23Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Luminance" The basement rooms have been devoted to many different purposes over the years, including a place of worship, a d ...

"Color Wheel" Hose reels are spaced throughout Preston Castle; this one is in the rough-ceilinged hallway on the lower level ...

2009-02-13T18:11:42Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Color Wheel" Hose reels are spaced throughout Preston Castle; this one is in the rough-ceilinged hallway on the lower level ...

"Dormitory Showers" Many of the more valuable fixtures were sold when Preston Castle was scheduled to be torn down, but these showerheads w ...

2009-02-13T18:12:20Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Dormitory Showers" Many of the more valuable fixtures were sold when Preston Castle was scheduled to be torn down, but these showerheads w ...

"Infirmary (Full Frame)" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

2009-06-13T11:07:22Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary (Full Frame)" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

"Wash Me" A pair of old bathtubs await restoration---along with the peeling paint on this wall.

2009-02-13T18:09:36Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Wash Me" A pair of old bathtubs await restoration---along with the peeling paint on this wall.

"Two Doors Down" Old doors near the intake area.

2009-02-13T18:12:45Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Two Doors Down" Old doors near the intake area.

"Washing Up" This cobwebbed sink is near the entry; new arrivals would next be subjected to a delousing plunge bath.

2009-02-24T08:27:43Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Washing Up" This cobwebbed sink is near the entry; new arrivals would next be subjected to a delousing plunge bath.

"Infirmary" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

2009-02-13T09:20:09Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

"Luminance" The basement rooms have been devoted to many different purposes over the years, including a place of worship, ...

2009-02-13T18:14:34Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Luminance" The basement rooms have been devoted to many different purposes over the years, including a place of worship, ...

"Color Wheel" Hose reels are spaced throughout Preston Castle; this one is in the rough-ceilinged hallway on the lower level.

2009-02-13T18:12:07Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Color Wheel" Hose reels are spaced throughout Preston Castle; this one is in the rough-ceilinged hallway on the lower level.

"Dormitory Showers" Many of the more valuable fixtures were sold when Preston Castle was scheduled to be torn down, but these showerheads ...

2009-02-13T18:11:31Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Dormitory Showers" Many of the more valuable fixtures were sold when Preston Castle was scheduled to be torn down, but these showerheads ...

"Infirmary (Full Frame)" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

2009-02-13T09:16:40Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary (Full Frame)" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

"Wash Me" A pair of old bathtubs await restoration---along with the peeling paint on this wall.

2009-02-13T18:07:46Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Wash Me" A pair of old bathtubs await restoration---along with the peeling paint on this wall.

"Two Doors Down" Old doors near the intake area.

2009-02-13T18:11:27Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Two Doors Down" Old doors near the intake area.

"Washing Up" This cobwebbed sink is near the entry; new arrivals would next be subjected to a delousing plunge bath.

2009-02-13T18:11:28Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Washing Up" This cobwebbed sink is near the entry; new arrivals would next be subjected to a delousing plunge bath.

"Infirmary" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

2009-02-13T09:21:34Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary" This hospital bed is in the doctor's exam room, adjacent to the doctor's office and pharmacy.

"Restoration" Some of the restoration projects for Preston Castle include undoing later remodels, like this bathroom and be ...

2009-06-13T10:53:45Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Restoration" Some of the restoration projects for Preston Castle include undoing later remodels, like this bathroom and be ...

"Spartan" The annex building was built by students of the Preston School of Industry, and includes an impressi ...

2009-06-13T10:49:04Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Spartan" The annex building was built by students of the Preston School of Industry, and includes an impressi ...

"Caged Form" Students at the Preston School made their own clothing onsite while gaining skills as a tailor.

2009-06-13T18:22:11Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Caged Form" Students at the Preston School made their own clothing onsite while gaining skills as a tailor.

"Kitchen Stores" The School's kitchen is small, but cleverly layed out, with everything in easy reach of the cook.

2009-06-13T17:59:43Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Kitchen Stores" The School's kitchen is small, but cleverly layed out, with everything in easy reach of the cook.

"Castle View" A cloudy day at Preston Castle.

2009-02-05T03:09:39Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Castle View" A cloudy day at Preston Castle.

"Staff Dining Room" The staff ate communal meals here, prepared and served by the Castle's wards.

2009-02-05T03:05:43Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Staff Dining Room" The staff ate communal meals here, prepared and served by the Castle's wards.

"To the Annex" The hallway from the main building to the annex is lined with old coathooks.

2009-02-05T02:57:15Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"To the Annex" The hallway from the main building to the annex is lined with old coathooks.

"Last Door" After being fitted with civilian clothes made at the Castle, wards exited to their new life on the outside.

2009-02-05T03:08:26Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Last Door" After being fitted with civilian clothes made at the Castle, wards exited to their new life on the outside.

"Restoration" Some of the restoration projects for Preston Castle include undoing later remodels, like this bathroom an ...

2009-06-13T18:39:34Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Restoration" Some of the restoration projects for Preston Castle include undoing later remodels, like this bathroom an ...

"Spartan" The annex building was built by students of the Preston School of Industry, and includes an impres ...

2009-06-13T11:20:42Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Spartan" The annex building was built by students of the Preston School of Industry, and includes an impres ...

"Caged Form" Students at the Preston School made their own clothing onsite while gaining skills as a tailor.

2009-06-13T11:47:50Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Caged Form" Students at the Preston School made their own clothing onsite while gaining skills as a tailor.

"Kitchen Stores" The School's kitchen is small, but cleverly layed out, with everything in easy reach of the cook.

2009-06-13T12:41:46Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Kitchen Stores" The School's kitchen is small, but cleverly layed out, with everything in easy reach of the cook.

"Castle View" A cloudy day at Preston Castle.

2009-02-05T03:05:38Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Castle View" A cloudy day at Preston Castle.

"Staff Dining Room" The staff ate communal meals here, prepared and served by the Castle's wards.

2009-02-05T03:09:19Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Staff Dining Room" The staff ate communal meals here, prepared and served by the Castle's wards.

"To the Annex" The hallway from the main building to the annex is lined with old coathooks.

2009-02-05T02:57:36Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"To the Annex" The hallway from the main building to the annex is lined with old coathooks.

"Last Door" After being fitted with civilian clothes made at the Castle, wards exited to their new life on the outside.

2009-02-05T03:10:56Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Last Door" After being fitted with civilian clothes made at the Castle, wards exited to their new life on the outside.

"Infirmary Graffiti" The Castle was vandalized many times over the years, as well as showing water damage and peeling paint.

2009-02-05T03:04:54Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary Graffiti" The Castle was vandalized many times over the years, as well as showing water damage and peeling paint.

"Fixtures" Most of the plaster decorations were crafted in place and could not be easily removed intact, but most fixtures of value were removed after the Castle closed.

2009-02-05T03:10:00Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Fixtures" Most of the plaster decorations were crafted in place and could not be easily removed intact, but most fixtures of value were removed after the Castle closed.

"Kitchen Stores 2" The dishes in the cabinet are original to the Castle.

2009-02-05T03:03:54Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Kitchen Stores 2" The dishes in the cabinet are original to the Castle.

"Slate" Part of the basement was used as a classroom.

2009-02-05T03:03:14Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Slate" Part of the basement was used as a classroom.

"Stall" Since the bathroom facilities for the annex dormitory were two floors below, a bathroom stall was built into one corner of the dormitory.

2009-02-05T03:02:16Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Stall" Since the bathroom facilities for the annex dormitory were two floors below, a bathroom stall was built into one corner of the dormitory.

"Storage" The basement room is currently used to host special events, a natural progression for a space that was historically used as a dormitory, dining hall, church, class room, and stora ...

2009-02-05T03:04:35Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Storage" The basement room is currently used to host special events, a natural progression for a space that was historically used as a dormitory, dining hall, church, class room, and stora ...

"Unrestored Fireplace" This is a fireplace in one of the staff living quarters; restoration on the fireplace in the staff dining room has begun.

2009-02-05T02:56:16Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Unrestored Fireplace" This is a fireplace in one of the staff living quarters; restoration on the fireplace in the staff dining room has begun.

"Castle Closeup" A closer view of the castle, and its brick and sandstone exterior. The clocktower never actually housed a clock.

2009-02-05T02:56:09Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Castle Closeup" A closer view of the castle, and its brick and sandstone exterior. The clocktower never actually housed a clock.

"Infirmary Graffiti" The Castle was vandalized many times over the years, as well as showing water damage and peeling paint.

2009-02-05T03:05:02Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Infirmary Graffiti" The Castle was vandalized many times over the years, as well as showing water damage and peeling paint.

"Fixtures" Most of the plaster decorations were crafted in place and could not be easily removed intact, but most fixtures of value were removed after the Castle closed.

2009-02-05T03:10:45Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Fixtures" Most of the plaster decorations were crafted in place and could not be easily removed intact, but most fixtures of value were removed after the Castle closed.

"Kitchen Stores 2" The dishes in the cabinet are original to the Castle.

2009-02-05T03:04:05Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Kitchen Stores 2" The dishes in the cabinet are original to the Castle.

"Slate" Part of the basement was used as a classroom.

2009-02-05T03:01:18Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Slate" Part of the basement was used as a classroom.

"Stall" Since the bathroom facilities for the annex dormitory were two floors below, a bathroom stall was built into one corner of the dormitory.

2009-02-05T02:59:22Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Stall" Since the bathroom facilities for the annex dormitory were two floors below, a bathroom stall was built into one corner of the dormitory.

"Storage" The basement room is currently used to host special events, a natural progression for a space that was historically used as a dormitory, dining hall, church, class room, and stora ...

2009-02-05T02:57:30Z

"Unrestored Fireplace" This is a fireplace in one of the staff living quarters; restoration on the fireplace in the staff dining room has begun.

2009-02-05T02:56:37Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Unrestored Fireplace" This is a fireplace in one of the staff living quarters; restoration on the fireplace in the staff dining room has begun.

"Castle Closeup" A closer view of the castle, and its brick and sandstone exterior. The clocktower never actually housed a clock.

2009-02-05T02:58:02Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Castle Closeup" A closer view of the castle, and its brick and sandstone exterior. The clocktower never actually housed a clock.

"Nearview" Preston Castle exterior

2009-02-05T02:55:35Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Nearview" Preston Castle exterior

"Nearview" Preston Castle exterior

2009-02-05T02:55:08Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Nearview" Preston Castle exterior

"Patina Detail" Cracks in the plaster, plus layers of paint, have created their own beautiful patina.

2009-02-13T08:13:37Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Patina Detail" Cracks in the plaster, plus layers of paint, have created their own beautiful patina.

"Vulture's Roost" Vultures and ravens have made the Castle's towers their home.

2009-06-13T12:18:40Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Vulture's Roost" Vultures and ravens have made the Castle's towers their home.

"Fireslide" This unusual fire escape actually is a water slide, to allow for faster evacuations.

2009-06-13T18:22:44Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Fireslide" This unusual fire escape actually is a water slide, to allow for faster evacuations.

"Fireslide" This unusual fire escape actually is a water slide, to allow for faster evacuations.

2009-02-13T07:08:49Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Fireslide" This unusual fire escape actually is a water slide, to allow for faster evacuations.

"Turret Detail" The Castle's exterior features brick and cut limestone, placed with an eye for intricate designs.

2009-06-13T12:45:00Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Turret Detail" The Castle's exterior features brick and cut limestone, placed with an eye for intricate designs.

"Turret Detail" The Castle's exterior features brick and cut limestone, placed with an eye for intricate designs.

2009-06-13T17:58:32Z

Angelica R. Jackson
"Turret Detail" The Castle's exterior features brick and cut limestone, placed with an eye for intricate designs.