Wow, fantastic story! I was aware the UW had used a bunker in West Seattle for early hematology research / early treatment (I received a bone marrow transplant in 2010 at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and have looked into transplant history) but was not aware of how the bunker came to be there. Crazy to think it is still there! Also, have wondered how Pigeon Point got the name.
In the greenspace to the south, there used to be a metal survey marker sort of tag in the middle of the main trail that mentioned Johns Hopkins University doing research there with the date (1950s?) on it. It got either covered up or removed when they started re-habbing the trail system. The cliff area down to the creek was a dump site and I found various bottles and "lab trash" over the years.
My information about the dogs as pets came from Dr. Rainer Storb, who worked at the site with Dr. Thomas from 1965 to 1975. He told me "Many of the dogs were pet dogs with lymphoma which were referred to us with the consent of the owners."
Much later comment, do you know if it's possible to tour the bunker at all?
Sadly, I am about 99% sure that it is now completely sealed off and not accessible.
Wow, fantastic story! I was aware the UW had used a bunker in West Seattle for early hematology research / early treatment (I received a bone marrow transplant in 2010 at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and have looked into transplant history) but was not aware of how the bunker came to be there. Crazy to think it is still there! Also, have wondered how Pigeon Point got the name.
In the greenspace to the south, there used to be a metal survey marker sort of tag in the middle of the main trail that mentioned Johns Hopkins University doing research there with the date (1950s?) on it. It got either covered up or removed when they started re-habbing the trail system. The cliff area down to the creek was a dump site and I found various bottles and "lab trash" over the years.
I've heard about this place many times supposedly the last house before the barbed wire fence has a entrance to the facility.
We can chat if you're interested My email is kersti.e.muul@gmail.com
And the conditions were abysmal
Thanks for the additional information. I am sorry to hear that. I did not know.
My dad worked there too. Some of the dogs were pets but many weren't it was a research lab...there were A LOT of dogs
I lived there from 1973-1981
Most of those dogs were not pets.
My information about the dogs as pets came from Dr. Rainer Storb, who worked at the site with Dr. Thomas from 1965 to 1975. He told me "Many of the dogs were pet dogs with lymphoma which were referred to us with the consent of the owners."
its a good day to be a pathfinder student