Jul 26 2008
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Salem city commission has conditionally approved demolition of more than a dozen Oregon State Hospital buildings including parts of the J Building, where the 1975 movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was filmed.
Jul 26 2008
Thank you for your comments regarding the future of the Oregon State Hospital complex. While the City’s Landmarks Commission did give approval to remove several sections of the “J” building that parallel Center Street, the State has also committed to saving the oldest “U” section and to include a museum focusing on the history of the treatment of the mentally ill in our State. The original entrance and fountain will also be restored.
Also a group of architects/historians will be selected to advise the Hospital architects on making a good transition and compatible new structure that will replace the lost buildings.
We have learned from sad losses such as Danvers State Hospital, in Massachusetts and hope those of you who have replied to this site from other States will have an opportunity to visit and see what we have done here.
The open house at the “J” building is still scheduled for September 13.
Jul 17 2008
Time reports that Oregon State Hospital, the psychiatric hospital used to film the Oscar-winning movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, is being demolished.
Jul 15 2008
“One flew east, and one flew west
and one flew over the cuckoo’s nest…”
Jul 12 2008
On July 24, Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission will receive the request for demolition of portions of The J Building and other structures on the Oregon State Hospital campus.
