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| The POW camp also known as Camp 30 was a Canadian run POW camp for German soldiers during World War II located in the community of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. In September 2013, the camp was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. |
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| Since my last visit in 2013 there has been a considerable cleanup to the grounds and windows have been boarded up on some buildings. The cleanup is the result of turning the roadway into a one kilometer hiking trail. |
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| Graffiti and vandalism continue to be an issue at the camp. The site is now now party central for teens. |
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| Today Camp 30 remains abandoned. Although there is graffiti and the site has been scavenged, the volunteer group Camp 30 Foundation is working to stop the progression of damage. If funding is made available, the foundation would like to see adaptive reuse, whether it be made into a community centre or restaurant space. PS: Today June 6 is the the anniversary of D-Day. “They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt |
...and now an art gallery!
ReplyDeleteThe building looks from far away a bit like the prairie houses of Frank Lloyd Wright. It deserve better. Thanks for showing Andy.
ReplyDeleteToo bad those teens cannot use their talent in a more acceptable way. Wouldn't it be nice if they could be commissioned to help with the clean-up and then paint murals with historic significance at the camp?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kate. Some are talented painters, but at the same time I know the grafitti artist are a special community with their own rules.
ReplyDeleteMuy bien captados esos graffitis
ReplyDeleteWow, that graffiti is everywhere in this place. What a shame.
ReplyDeleteTurning it into a community centre might be the best! Then those "artists" would have a place to hangout.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting place. Too bad about the graffiti!
ReplyDeleteI hope it can be resurrected somehow and given a good use, Andy!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever heard of an abandoned National Historical site. I would think the government would try to preserve it. It's a neat structure and reminds me of a school house with all the bricks.
ReplyDeleteInteresting--- And a nice remembrance.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame those teens don't bother learning the significance of the place.
ReplyDeleteKate has an excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteEstes prédios degradados dão boas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
http://andarilharar.blogspot.pt/
What a pity it's not used anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe artists have had a ball there at some stage.