RePurpose the Kirkbride Before the Wrecking Ball
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The crown jewel of Fergus Falls is the Regional Treatment Center (RTC). Once a State Hospital, this castle-like historic structure was built in the 1890s and is one of the few remaining complete examples of a Thomas Kirkbride-designed psychiatric hospital. Recently abandoned by the State of Minnesota, it is owned by the City of Fergus Falls and awaiting reuse and redevelopment. Sitting atop a hill, the eight-story brick tower is capped by a red tile roof. Two wings of patient rooms run east and west from the tower. The main building is about 1,600 feet long and at one time housed as many as 2,000 mentally-ill patients.
Kirkbride Location Videos
Want to see more? Click on any of the videos below to see the variety of shooting locations this incredible building has to offer.
Kirkbride Interior - Tunnels
Kirkbride Interior - Hallways
Kirkbride Interior - Tower
Kirkbride Interior - Bathrooms
Kirkbride Interior - Attic
Kirkbride Interior - Gymnasium
Kirkbride Interior - Rooms
Kirkbride Exterior - Front
Kirkbride Exterior - Driveby
Top 10 Kirkbride FAQs
Jean Bowman of the Fergus Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau answers the Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about the Kirkbride Building.
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Kirkbride FAQ #1
What is the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #2
How big is the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #3
What was the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #4
How big are the grounds of the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #5
What other locations are in the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #6
Is power available in the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #7
Who owns the Kirkbride Building? - Kirkbride FAQ #8
What amenities can Fergus Falls offer? - Kirkbride FAQ #9
What help can Fergus Falls offer a filmmaker? - Kirkbride FAQ #10
What is the future of the Kirkbride Building?
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