Quote:[illegible]…Two local developers are considering the purchase of the land that the infamous abandoned hospital sits on to build a family-style amusement park.

"Obviously, the structure would be demolished," developer Gary Hart told reporters at a press conference. "My partner and I believe this could be a new chapter for the site and town."

The news of an amusement park possibly replacing the shuttered hospital enraged local citizens. The structure has sat empty for nearly ten years since the… [illegible]. Many residents at a recent town hall meeting questioned the success of a tourist attraction on the site.

"Who in their right mind would take their family to a site that has been plagued with death," said local resident Sandy Smith. "It's offensive to the community."

City council will make the final decision on the site during a meeting next month. Until then, the thirteen-story building will continue to remain dormant.

Since the tragic events that unfolded nearly a decade ago, the city has increased security at the site. Police make regular patrol stops at the desolate site. Towering fences surround the site. Every door and possible lower-level entry has been clad with metal sheets.

[illegible]…Next week we interview a nurse who was working at the hospital when it shut its doors.

Quote:Gertrude Mayberry worked as a nurse in the maternity ward when the Hospital closed.



"It was abrupt," she said. "We were given no type of warning. I went into work like any other day, and my supervisor told me that today would be the last day the hospital would operate and that we were transferring patients that day."

She worked at the hospital for twelve years. She says she always felt that something was "wrong" about the place. Especially after thirteen children died after being rushed to the hospital following a roller coaster crash at a local amusement park.

"The fact that those thirteen youngsters died in that building stayed with everyone. It was like this black cloud hanging over us all."
She thinks that rumors of the hospital being haunted are absurd.

"I don't believe in ghosts, so I think the idea that ghosts forced the hospital's demise is ludicrous."

Mayberry thinks the possibility of an amusement park opening on the site of the hospital is offensive to those who have memories of the hospital, both good and bad.

"If the building is torn down, the land should be a sanctuary and memorial to those who died or whose lives were changed by the hospital."

Next week, we continue our series of people affected by Hospital Thirteen.

(Sep 20, 2013, 01:14 AM)DorneyPark5 Wrote: looking cool! can't wait for this to be done!

Quote:Developer Gary Hart wants to raze Hospital Thirteen to make way for an amusement park.



"It just seems right. This community needs a place for people to gather to celebrate happy times," says Hart.

When asked about backlash from community leaders over the proposal, he reponded: "They will see in time. This is what's best for the site and the community."

Thirteen children perished inside the hospital after suffering traumatic injuries in a roller coaster accident at the town's former amusement park.

Hart and his business partner believe that it's time to move on.

"We can't forget the tragic events of the past, but we can't let them define us."

When asked what he thinks the amusement park will do for the community, Hart responded, "I think it will pave the way for economic growth and tourism revenue that is much needed for the community."

"We're looking to the future. The future is bright for this town," said Hart.

The City Council will review the proposal next month.