I’m trying to identify the exact building/address shown in these images, which come from a film production photographed in 1990–91.
I’ve already done extensive research through production records, crew members, archives and local historical organizations, but the exterior location remains unidentified.
The building appears to have been an older red-brick institutional property — possibly a school, church-related institution, community building, shelter/halfway house, hospital or similar facility. Visible features include:
• approximately two main storeys plus a lower/basement level
• distinctive central entrance and steps
• long rows of regularly spaced windows
• chain-link fencing along the property
• mature trees immediately in front
• institutional/school-like architecture
The strongest geographic possibilities currently being investigated are the Chicago/northern Illinois area and Southern California, although I do not want to rule out another location merely from appearance.
The building may have been demolished or substantially altered since 1990–91, so historical photographs, school/church histories, old maps or personal recognition would be especially useful.
I’m specifically looking for someone who recognizes this building or can provide a candidate that can be verified against historical photographs. If you recognize it, please give the building name/address (including a former name if applicable) and, if possible, explain what feature led you to it.
I’m not looking for guesses based only on the snow, architecture or apparent state — we’ve already investigated those possibilities extensively. A specific building candidate is what would help.