COMMENTS: Albion has a few hundred current residents. It is on hwy 77 about twenty miles southeast of Burley and I-84. It is quite startling driving into this small town of a few hundred to see on a raised portion of the town these huge, hulking, abandoned buildings that are now only used by birds and other small animals. The grounds around the buildings are still well maintained, but danger signs adorn the closed entrances warning of asbestos. The buildings still look very solid. It is a fascinating place to walk around, although just a bit spooky, and the extensive lawns provide space to relax and even picnic.

UPDATE: The Albion Normal School was bought by a couple brothers in Boise. They are currently in the process of renovating these structures. The brothers' intentions are to make this site a retreat center for family reunions, corporate retreats, and travelers to Pomerelle Ski area and the City of Rocks. The asbestos issues in these buildings are being addressed as part of the renovation project. I spent of few days working out there in May of '08.

REMAINS: Six large college buildings and several smaller ones.