 In the late 1960s and early 1970s the facility was divided, with laundry and mess areas located near the complex of dormitories on a hill overlooking "the pit", the brickyard west of the dorms and far below.The residents were mainly of non-violent nature, serving no more than one year.The Brick Yard (also known as Gladiator School) was a half-mile walk to the shovels, wheelbarrows and sledges.