My mother was in this hospital when I was a young child in the 60's. I lived in North Babylon which isn't far away but never knew how close my mother really was or that she was in the hospital. My grandmother spent 20 years in Kings Park. At varies times in my teens I would visit my husband's aunt that lived in Deer Park and would always feel an uneasiness. Today I work in mental health as an advocate, and many times I am on the grounds there because OMH has their feild office there in building 45. I have also been in building 102 which has been restored to a great degree. Federation of Organizations has restored one of the buildings and it is really beautiful, both in and outside.
Deb D.
Location: Pilgrim State Hospital Gallery: Emptiness