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This is a section from a 1949 engineering survey by an outside firm. The report identifies Building No. 6 at State Park as overcrowded, unsafe, and completely unsuited for the specialized care of high risk patients.

This is a section from a 1949 engineering survey by an outside firm. The report identifies the Taylor Building as one of the worst facilities at Bull Street and singles it out for a detailed evaluation. Inspectors consider it overcrowded, outdated,…

This type of reinforced window is standard on all four Maximum Detention Buildings. Notice the exposed metal bars on the bottom right, usually concealed by the window slats.

View of Cooper interior through front door. The entrance shows evidence of retrofitting for the Forensic Services unit. Notice the barred access door.

View of front entrance to Cooper Building. Cooper is named for Thomas Cooper, member of the Board of Regents (1828-1829) and president of South Carolina College.

View of Preston interior through front door.

View of front entrance to Preston Building. Preston is named for William C. Preston, member of the Board of Regents (1828-1831), president of South Carolina College, and U.S. senator.

This is a close up of the roof and vents on the Male Dining Room.

This is a close up of the central window on the South face of the Male Dining Room.

This is an image of the East façade of the Male Dining Room.