Southbury Training School
Southbury Training School, Educational facility in Southbury, United States.
Description
Southbury Training School is a historic facility in Connecticut comprising approximately 125 buildings constructed in Colonial Revival style. The structures are distributed across a large campus and reflect early 20th-century architectural design principles.
History
The facility was established in 1932 and served as a residential and educational center for adults with disabilities. Operations concluded when new admissions stopped in 1986.
Culture
The facility maintains its own infrastructure systems, including power generation, water treatment, and emergency services, functioning as an independent community.
Practical
The site is open to visitors with various areas to explore across the grounds. Plan to spend considerable time walking the property to see the many buildings and the expansive landscape.
Did you know?
A 1970 Oscar statuette from John Lennon was auctioned on the grounds in 1976 to raise funds. This unexpected contribution helped generate support for school programs.
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