I agree with the above commenter. Life intertwined with decay-- amazing.

Whoa, that is one twisted wall. I'm surprised it hasn't collapsed.

I thought barium was a carcinogen!

My brother was a patient in 1964 until I don't know when he was released... My brother was a big family secret, and he was never spoken about since placed in the home.... I since have found his where abouts and am in touch with him today... He is 46 now and I am 47... Since we reunited in 1989 we have had a good brother, sister relationship, but I never ask about his stay in the belchertown state school.... If anyone could help me this quest, and maybe shed some light on the situation I would appreciate it alot....My brothers name is Daniel Lee Ricard and he was placed in 1965 or 64.... I know that he was 4 years old...He had cerebal paulsy .....I would welcome any info.....My e-mail address is Sevenholes45@yahoo.com awaiting a response This note is for GTG 65-69 Please contact me if at all possible

And to think of all the money I spent buying these bottles on ebay for my collection!

I would like to pass on my symaphthy to the man's family as he was in an Iron Lung for 50 years and he died did this week. In Shenton Park WA I did'nt know him or his family but it must of been a very hard life to live.