I was a soldier at Fort Ord in 1970. Fell in love with the area. I revisited in June 2008 and some areas are closed off, but most of the area is open. In fact, I was able to enter the old barracks I lived in during my basic training. It was creepy as could be, reeked off urine and I suspect (and have heard) that homeless people and or winos live in these old ruins.
It was very sad for me to return to this area and see that Stillwell Hall was gone. I called the main campus and they advised it was partially destroyed due to beach errosion and they tore down the remainder. I had a couple of beers there 39 years ago and knowing it was all gone, felt almost like losing a good friend.
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