Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can Topeka's iconic Menninger Clock Tower be saved? This documentary follows the journey of Healing Hill, from its Native American heritage to its pivotal role in mental health history, and the challenges of preserving this historic landmark. Discover the story of the Menninger family, the Clock Tower's abandonment, and the community's fight to restore it to its former glory. Will a new developer bring new life to this Topeka gem?
Find the websites and socials of all 6 states here: AbandonedAtlas.com/links
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Potawatomi Nation history
5:37 - Healing Hill: Early Years (Martins Hill)
8:47 - Security Benefit Association (SBA)
15:01 - Menninger's Before Clock Tower
25:00 - Menninger Clocktower HeyDay
30:29 - Menninger downfall
33:51 - Where are Menninger's now?
35:33 - Abandoned Buildings Future? Sunflower Foundation
41:38 - Saving the clocktower from demolition
48:18 - Good news! Outro
Feature Documentary on a really cool abandoned hotel!
amazon.com/Forever-Majestic-Caitlen-Taylor/dp/B09VB6R4J7
Sponsor a future episode of Abandoned Atlas!
abandonedatlas.com/sponsor-aaf
Video Produced by: Prairie Nation Creative - prairie-creative.com
Want to support the Abandoned Atlas Foundation? Think about donating to our cause or buying a book as a different form of donating! Our shop is equipped to accept all major credit cards, Afterpay, Cash App, Venmo, and Paypal.
Shop Our Books - AbandonedAtlas.com/shop
Donate to our Cause!
Venmo - @AbandonedAtlas
Cash App - $AbandonedAtlas
Paypal - paypal.com/donate/?token=ovemMoyczre9Oailu8_IMrDXPf8rOergEEnJOhyoJfQ8PN_8aQUEQS0rsQc79EIBHKhzCGBhSXe0lIAS&locale.x=US
Can Topeka's iconic Menninger Clock Tower be saved? This documentary follows the journey of Healing Hill, from its Native American heritage to its pivotal role in mental health history, and the challenges of preserving this historic landmark. Discover the story of the Menninger family, the Clock Tower's abandonment, and the community's fight to restore it to its former glory. Will a new developer bring new life to this Topeka gem?
Find the websites and socials of all 6 states here: AbandonedAtlas.com/links
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Potawatomi Nation history
5:37 - Healing Hill: Early Years (Martins Hill)
8:47 - Security Benefit Association (SBA)
15:01 - Menninger's Before Clock Tower
25:00 - Menninger Clocktower HeyDay
30:29 - Menninger downfall
33:51 - Where are Menninger's now?
35:33 - Abandoned Buildings Future? Sunflower Foundation
41:38 - Saving the clocktower from demolition
48:18 - Good news! Outro
Feature Documentary on a really cool abandoned hotel!
amazon.com/Forever-Majestic-Caitlen-Taylor/dp/B09VB6R4J7
Sponsor a future episode of Abandoned Atlas!
abandonedatlas.com/sponsor-aaf
Video Produced by: Prairie Nation Creative - prairie-creative.com
Want to support the Abandoned Atlas Foundation? Think about donating to our cause or buying a book as a different form of donating! Our shop is equipped to accept all major credit cards, Afterpay, Cash App, Venmo, and Paypal.
Shop Our Books - AbandonedAtlas.com/shop
Donate to our Cause!
Venmo - @AbandonedAtlas
Cash App - $AbandonedAtlas
Paypal - paypal.com/donate/?token=ovemMoyczre9Oailu8_IMrDXPf8rOergEEnJOhyoJfQ8PN_8aQUEQS0rsQc79EIBHKhzCGBhSXe0lIAS&locale.x=US
