Photographs: First Floor
![The Toledo House of Corrections lettering on the floor was obscured by two decades worth of dirt and grime.]()
The Toledo House of Corrections lettering on the floor was obscured by two decades worth of dirt and grime.
![Looking down the stairs to the workhouse's main entrance.]()
Looking down the stairs to the workhouse's main entrance.
![A small restroom just off of the main foyer.]()
A small restroom just off of the main foyer.
![This appeared to be where the time clock for the guards was located.]()
This appeared to be where the time clock for the guards was located.
![The door that led from the foyer to the cafeteria.]()
The door that led from the foyer to the cafeteria.
![A look at the door from inside the cafeteria.]()
A look at the door from inside the cafeteria.
![This was the main indoor common area and jail cafeteria.]()
This was the main indoor common area and jail cafeteria.
![A few ceiling fans were installed in this room.]()
A few ceiling fans were installed in this room.
![The kitchen was just south of the cafeteria common room.]()
The kitchen was just south of the cafeteria common room.
![Looking out of the kitchen windows toward the west wing.]()
Looking out of the kitchen windows toward the west wing.
![A portion of the ceiling had collapsed in the rear of the kitchen.]()
A portion of the ceiling had collapsed in the rear of the kitchen.
![A food preparation counter and cooler storage.]()
A food preparation counter and cooler storage.
![This large commercial mixer cranked out hundreds of pancakes to feed the inmates.]()
This large commercial mixer cranked out hundreds of pancakes to feed the inmates.
![Inside the huge mixing bowl.]()
Inside the huge mixing bowl.
![A hand dryer on the kitchen wall.]()
A hand dryer on the kitchen wall.
![A large commercial refrigeration unit in the kitchen.]()
A large commercial refrigeration unit in the kitchen.
![This block of brick from the ceiling dangled dangerously on a few pieces of pipe.]()
This block of brick from the ceiling dangled dangerously on a few pieces of pipe.
![The overhead exhaust unit for the cooking area.]()
The overhead exhaust unit for the cooking area.
![The ansul fire suppression containers for the cooking area in the kitchen.]()
The ansul fire suppression containers for the cooking area in the kitchen.
![The activation switch for the ansul fire suppression system.]()
The activation switch for the ansul fire suppression system.
![A 16 ounce jar of ground cloves remained on a shelf in the stairway area just behind the kitchen.]()
A 16 ounce jar of ground cloves remained on a shelf in the stairway area just behind the kitchen.
![This stairwell just behind the kitchen led down to the basement.]()
This stairwell just behind the kitchen led down to the basement.
![Boxes of old school workbooks remained in an office just off of the cafeteria.]()
Boxes of old school workbooks remained in an office just off of the cafeteria.
![A crushed 1980s-era Diet Pepsi can laid on a rotting desk.]()
A crushed 1980s-era Diet Pepsi can laid on a rotting desk.
![This office area likely belonged to the person in charge of the kitchen.]()
This office area likely belonged to the person in charge of the kitchen.
![The papers on the floor outlined seven day menus.]()
The papers on the floor outlined seven day menus.
![Looking out of the kitchen manager's office window toward the recreation yard.]()
Looking out of the kitchen manager's office window toward the recreation yard.
![A weekly menu planner calendar was inside one of the desk drawers.]()
A weekly menu planner calendar was inside one of the desk drawers.
![Inside an office just off of the main foyer.]()
Inside an office just off of the main foyer.
![A couple of old chairs remained in the office.]()
A couple of old chairs remained in the office.
![The fire and security system for the old workhouse.]()
The fire and security system for the old workhouse.
![Keys used to hang from these hooks.]()
Keys used to hang from these hooks.
![Patches to various phone lines throughout the building.]()
Patches to various phone lines throughout the building.
![This office was across the hallway from the mailroom office.]()
This office was across the hallway from the mailroom office.
![Hundreds upon hundreds of papers were scattered about the floor.]()
Hundreds upon hundreds of papers were scattered about the floor.
![A couple of shift logs from November 1989 on the right, and December 1990 on the left.]()
A couple of shift logs from November 1989 on the right, and December 1990 on the left.
![This binder contained several job descriptions, including this one for a counselor.]()
This binder contained several job descriptions, including this one for a counselor.
![The yellow pages and finance records were among the items in this pile.]()
The yellow pages and finance records were among the items in this pile.
![Patient medical records from August 1986.]()
Patient medical records from August 1986.
![A couple of boxes worth of visitation logs.]()
A couple of boxes worth of visitation logs.
![The doorway into what appeared to be the visitation room.]()
The doorway into what appeared to be the visitation room.
![This counter was inside the visitation room.]()
This counter was inside the visitation room.
![The main hallway looking toward the west end of the building.]()
The main hallway looking toward the west end of the building.
![A breaker box on the wall of the hallway.]()
A breaker box on the wall of the hallway.
![The west entrance to the workhouse and the stairway that led to the second floor.]()
The west entrance to the workhouse and the stairway that led to the second floor.
![The doorway to the outside world.]()
The doorway to the outside world.
![A fallout shelter was apparently located in the basement at one time.]()
A fallout shelter was apparently located in the basement at one time.
![The east portion of the main hallway.]()
The east portion of the main hallway.
![This bell was located near the east entry door.]()
This bell was located near the east entry door.
![Another look at the east entry door.]()
Another look at the east entry door.
![An Ohio Bell payphone was located outside the inmate dormitory. It could only make collect calls.]()
An Ohio Bell payphone was located outside the inmate dormitory. It could only make collect calls.
![Another payphone was located outside the opposing dormitory.]()
Another payphone was located outside the opposing dormitory.
![The chair used by the barner was tipped over on the floor.]()
The chair used by the barner was tipped over on the floor.
![The barber chair for those getting a shave and a haircut.]()
The barber chair for those getting a shave and a haircut.
![The west dormitory on the first floor.]()
The west dormitory on the first floor.
![Each dormitory contained a set of lockers, perhaps for inmates to store items.]()
Each dormitory contained a set of lockers, perhaps for inmates to store items.
![Lead-based paint hung down from the ceiling like stalactites.]()
Lead-based paint hung down from the ceiling like stalactites.
![This was the first floor's east dormitory.]()
This was the first floor's east dormitory.
![Mattresses were rotted and the bunks were rusted.]()
Mattresses were rotted and the bunks were rusted.
![The back corner of the east dorm.]()
The back corner of the east dorm.
![The lockers of the east dorm.]()
The lockers of the east dorm.
![A trough-style urinal was in the restroom.]()
A trough-style urinal was in the restroom.
![A couple of toilets and a few sinks in the restroom. There were no stalls for privacy.]()
A couple of toilets and a few sinks in the restroom. There were no stalls for privacy.
![Looking out a nearby window to the chimney.]()
Looking out a nearby window to the chimney.
![One last look at the east dorm before heading upstairs.]()
One last look at the east dorm before heading upstairs.
Photographs: Second Floor, Third Floor, Basement
![Going up to the second floor of the Toledo House of Corrections.]()
Going up to the second floor of the Toledo House of Corrections.
![A picnic table sat at the landing of the second floor stairwell.]()
A picnic table sat at the landing of the second floor stairwell.
![There was a long, narrow hallway between the two dormitories.]()
There was a long, narrow hallway between the two dormitories.
![Looking over to the west dorm.]()
Looking over to the west dorm.
![All but one of the bunks were tipped over in the west dormitory of the second floor.]()
All but one of the bunks were tipped over in the west dormitory of the second floor.
![A view from the ceiling looking down.]()
A view from the ceiling looking down.
![Pieces of plaster and lead paint chips were scattered about the floor.]()
Pieces of plaster and lead paint chips were scattered about the floor.
![Looking out of the west dormitory window over to the east dorm.]()
Looking out of the west dormitory window over to the east dorm.
![The west dormitory restroom was much like the other restrooms.]()
The west dormitory restroom was much like the other restrooms.
![There were some smaller holding areas along the central hallway.]()
There were some smaller holding areas along the central hallway.
![The prison's address and telephone number were written on the wall near the payphone.]()
The prison's address and telephone number were written on the wall near the payphone.
![A small office off of the central hallway.]()
A small office off of the central hallway.
![A control panel for the alarm system.]()
A control panel for the alarm system.
![This smaller room held a few individual cots and some lockers. It also had its own phone and sink.]()
This smaller room held a few individual cots and some lockers. It also had its own phone and sink.
![Someone took time to draw a weed leaf in their locker, along with a message celebrating 20 years of Woodstock.]()
Someone took time to draw a weed leaf in their locker, along with a message celebrating 20 years of Woodstock.
![The entryway into the east dormitory.]()
The entryway into the east dormitory.
![This office was just to the north of the east dorm.]()
This office was just to the north of the east dorm.
![It appeared there may have been a shower in the office.]()
It appeared there may have been a shower in the office.
![There was also a ladder for roof access in the office along the west wall.]()
There was also a ladder for roof access in the office along the west wall.
![The east dormitory of the second floor.]()
The east dormitory of the second floor.
![The ceiling had come down and much of the metal had rusted.]()
The ceiling had come down and much of the metal had rusted.
![This small section of plaster is all that remained of the ceiling.]()
This small section of plaster is all that remained of the ceiling.
![There was also a central dormitory on the second floor.]()
There was also a central dormitory on the second floor.
![Looking across the floor to the south side of the central dorm.]()
Looking across the floor to the south side of the central dorm.
![The central dormitory looked like it may have been used for good behavior inmates.]()
The central dormitory looked like it may have been used for good behavior inmates.
![The central dorm's restroom seemed luxurious compared to the other restrooms in the facility.]()
The central dorm's restroom seemed luxurious compared to the other restrooms in the facility.
![A nice mural of an eagle and flag was on the west wall of the central dormitory.]()
A nice mural of an eagle and flag was on the west wall of the central dormitory.
![Going up to the third floor.]()
Going up to the third floor.
![This brick was on the third floor landing.]()
This brick was on the third floor landing.
![Looking up to the third floor from the landing.]()
Looking up to the third floor from the landing.
![The door for the west dormitory on the third floor.]()
The door for the west dormitory on the third floor.
![A picnic table was in the common area.]()
A picnic table was in the common area.
![The third floor restroom was a bit more private than those on the first and second floors.]()
The third floor restroom was a bit more private than those on the first and second floors.
![The west dormitory wing. The third floor dorms were the only ones with radiators in the center of the room.]()
The west dormitory wing. The third floor dorms were the only ones with radiators in the center of the room.
![There was also a large Trane heating unit on the ceiling.]()
There was also a large Trane heating unit on the ceiling.
![The back corner of the west room.]()
The back corner of the west room.
![Looking out of the window toward the center of the building.]()
Looking out of the window toward the center of the building.
![These bunks were located in the center section of the third floor.]()
These bunks were located in the center section of the third floor.
![The center rooms were a bit smaller.]()
The center rooms were a bit smaller.
![The plaster on the wall was broken away to reveal the brick structure.]()
The plaster on the wall was broken away to reveal the brick structure.
![Going into east wing of the third floor.]()
Going into east wing of the third floor.
![The common area for the east dorm.]()
The common area for the east dorm.
![Paint, plaster and electric piping hung down from the ceiling.]()
Paint, plaster and electric piping hung down from the ceiling.
![The lockers for the east dorm.]()
The lockers for the east dorm.
![Pieces of the ceiling were coming down.]()
Pieces of the ceiling were coming down.
![Looking out of the window toward the center of the building. There was some kind of equipment on the roof.]()
Looking out of the window toward the center of the building. There was some kind of equipment on the roof.
![Heading down to the basement.]()
Heading down to the basement.
![A rusted chain on the bars.]()
A rusted chain on the bars.
![There was several inches of water in the basement hallway, helping to preserve this shoe.]()
There was several inches of water in the basement hallway, helping to preserve this shoe.
![The boiler room was even deeper under water.]()
The boiler room was even deeper under water.
![A half-submerged shopping cart at the bottom of the stairs.]()
A half-submerged shopping cart at the bottom of the stairs.
![The flooded basement hallway looking toward the prisoner intake area.]()
The flooded basement hallway looking toward the prisoner intake area.
![The basement hallway looking east.]()
The basement hallway looking east.
![This large, flooded room was near the kitchen area.]()
This large, flooded room was near the kitchen area.
![This may have been a laundry area. A large sink was in the left corner.]()
This may have been a laundry area. A large sink was in the left corner.
![The ceiling of the large room.]()
The ceiling of the large room.
![All sorts of items were under water in the large room.]()
All sorts of items were under water in the large room.
![A non-flooded hallway of the basement.]()
A non-flooded hallway of the basement.
![There were several areas surrounded by chain-link fencing.]()
There were several areas surrounded by chain-link fencing.
![An old door in the basement.]()
An old door in the basement.
![This door opened to a large store area.]()
This door opened to a large store area.
![The basement storage room. Perhaps this was the fallout shelter indicated by a sign on the first floor.]()
The basement storage room. Perhaps this was the fallout shelter indicated by a sign on the first floor.
![A couple of old bottles of Wheat Germ & Honey Conditioner.]()
A couple of old bottles of Wheat Germ & Honey Conditioner.
![A small cabinet was along the chain-link wall.]()
A small cabinet was along the chain-link wall.
![This appeared to be a janitorial closet.]()
This appeared to be a janitorial closet.
![This was the old meat locker.]()
This was the old meat locker.
![This looked like some sort of refrigeration equipment for the meat locker.]()
This looked like some sort of refrigeration equipment for the meat locker.
![This bandsaw was used to carve up hogs that were raised on the farm for food.]()
This bandsaw was used to carve up hogs that were raised on the farm for food.
![One last look at the meat locker.]()
One last look at the meat locker.
Video
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A 24 minute video from our exploration of the Toledo House of Corrections.
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