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A Hand

Betsy

OK--now that's just plain strange!

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Gatherings

Coat Rack

Betsy

With them leaving those files,etc like that it kind-of gives me the impression that they really didn't care about the people being treated there---pretty sad.

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Gatherings

Therapy Chair

Betsy

I hate to tell ya but that ain't no therapy chair!!! It's and exam table for a GYN exam for women. I don't even want to think about what happened to some of the patients on that thing!!!!!

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Gatherings

Five Windows

Betsy

The window design with the outer edges being stained glass--was that a Kirkbride signature?

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Wonderland

Eden's Window

Betsy

Once again, what it "eden's window"? Sorry to be a bother!

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Wonderland

Window Detail

Betsy

What do you mean "eden's room"?

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Wonderland

Looming Castle

Betsy

This is fantastic!!!! I agree with the posters above me--it would be an honor to display this photo!!

Location: Bannerman's Arsenal  Gallery: The Island

Goodbye

Betsy

Thanks for documenting this old-sad place. It was never a happy place to be and I doubt that when these high-priced condos (or whatever) are finished on this land it still won't be a happy place. It's unfortunate that we are so willing to demolish the old and beautiful to put up something ugly!

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: A Farewell Visit?

Auditorium

Betsy

I can't believe how much stupid damage has been done to this room!!! I guess that's how some people get their jolly's.........
I guess it was destined to have a sad end.

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: A Farewell Visit?

Arched Windows

Betsy

All through these structures are examples of beautiful craftsmanship--they had to do it mostly by hand!!!!

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Overcast

Mezzanine

Betsy

I had classes in this building back in the mid 80's-I worked for the DMR (renamed now!) then-and it was still beautiful! It's so sad to see it like this.

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Overcast