Ahh, the end of the year: a time when bloggers can kick back, relax, and rehash what they’ve written about all year without looking like a lazy bum. Sweet. So in case you missed them, here’s a list of probably the most significant Kirkbride-related events the past 12 months has seen. Happy New Year everybody.<\/p>\n
1) Avalon Danvers<\/a> had it’s official grand opening<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2) What was left of Worcester State Hospital’s remaining wing was torn down<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3) Repairs began<\/a> on the Buffalo State Hospital Kirkbride building.<\/p>\n 4) Weston State Hospital was re-rechristened The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum<\/a> which began a wave of controversy<\/a>. The Jordans also appear to have had a pretty successful year<\/a> raising funds for preservation<\/a> through tours and other activities.<\/p>\n 5) The Kirkbride building at Greystone Park was finally abandoned<\/a> (completely). While there were indications the building would be put up for auction<\/a>, recent events have cast doubts on that possibility. More on that later…<\/p>\n 6) Representatives from China visited Fergus Falls<\/a> to consider reusing the former RTC as a college campus. Not surprisingly, it appears that possibility is still up in the air.<\/p>\n 7) Part of the original building at Oregon State Hospital<\/a> was saved from destruction<\/a> and will be preserved.<\/p>\n