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The Snowman's House

Demolished House in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Sep 09 2014

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Recent status Demolished
Location # 11062

If anyone has information on this location, I would really appreciate the help. As far as I can tell, it is a day care center attached to the old Hotel Dieu hospital. There may be a way in, but I wasn't able to explore it as I was caught pretty quickly. But I have a few photos of the exterior and through the windows. Sorry if the quality isn't the best. I'm hoping to go back and get some better photos soon.

From a reader:

Just wanted to drop a line and update your info on the house that was connected to the old Hotel Dieu. Originally, it was built as a home for the nuns who worked in the Catholic hospital and even had a connecting tunnel that led to the third floor of the hospital. When the hospital and surrounding property were taken over by the Niagara Health Service, the house was turned into a methadone treatment center. Patients with children could leave them downstairs with staff while they were treated so that it why the main floor area looked like a daycare. Thanks!

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7 years ago

This house and the hospital are completely gone now.

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8 years ago

Oh my goodness! I used to pass this house every day!

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9 years ago

This location is probably too risky for the Spring meet, huh? :P Beautiful exterior though

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10 years ago

Thanks LowKey! Those photos are beautiful! I'm glad you were able to get inside. :)

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10 years ago

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10 years ago

Getting caught here does not surprise me. This location and the surrounding buildings are under 24/7 video surveillance along with active security that patrols the premises they will not hesitate to call the police. please mark this fm.