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Valves

Hobo Shane

Valves and flanges. Cbcraw they were probably scrapped, definitely if the pipe/fittings were copper or brass, but some people will scrap steel. It could be a sprinkler line, or more likely a steam line from the boilers. Could also be condensate from the steam lines that is being pumped back into the system, that may be a small flash tank to the left (flash tank allows high pressure steam to flash and thus reduce to a lower pressure/condensate). Sprinkler and water lines are usually copper/pvc, straight water will rust black/threaded pipe. There are dry sprinkler systems that utilize black steel/threaded pipe though (water won't run through the pipe until there's a fire).

Location: Riverside State Hospital  Gallery: Complexity

Pipes

Hobo Shane

It's just a gauge, some valves, traps, and some other things I can't quite make out. Screwed pipe with most likely asbestos insulation. It's hard to see, but if that is in fact a trap, this would have been a steam line.

Location: Dixmont State Hospital  Gallery: Departure

Fleeting Glimpse

Hobo Shane

This looks like some weird "emo" stuff.

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Cupid's Demise

The High Altar

Hobo Shane

It's a shame it burnt down, someone should chop that arsonists hands off.

Location: Eden Hall Chapel  Gallery: The First and the Last

Danger Lurks Under the Surface

Hobo Shane

I can see a fish

Location: Usine Terres-Rouges  Gallery: Driving Rain

Incomplete Recovery

Hobo Shane

kind of like how silly it is to want to be known as a hobo?

Nah, its a little more corny than that.

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Cupid's Demise

A Boy and His Dog

Hobo Shane

youre all looking into it too much, just a nice little painting

Location: Northam Manor Psychiatric Hospital  Gallery: Creep

Half Destroyed

Hobo Shane

only half destroyed?

Location: Kings Park Psychiatric Center  Gallery: York Hall (Building 80)

The High Altar

Hobo Shane

This was a great piece of art, too bad its no more. Was this an Anglican church?

Location: Eden Hall Chapel  Gallery: The First and the Last

Snowy Altar

Hobo Shane

ha snow, its probably asbestos

Location: Eden Hall Chapel  Gallery: The First and the Last

Drawers

Hobo Shane

Why would there be an autopsy room, if someone passed they probably placed them in the morgue until they were taken elsewhere.

Location: The Ladd School  Gallery: Brownfields

A Holy Corpse

Hobo Shane

It is a sin to let that go to waste. Even if the building is irreparable the stained glass window ought to be saved.

Location: Château de Mesen  Gallery: Break

Staircase

Hobo Shane

I like this photo a lot, figure it's about time it deserved a comment.

Location: Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital  Gallery: Gray Skies

Object

Hobo Shane

I remember my grandpap always had one of those around when he was sick.

Location: Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital  Gallery: August Haze

Infectious Waste

Hobo Shane

mmmmm now thats what Im talking about.

Location: Kings Park Psychiatric Center  Gallery: The Quad

Water Fountain

Hobo Shane

maybe someone wanted it for scrap metal.

Location: Kings Park Psychiatric Center  Gallery: The Quad

Bathroom Floor

Hobo Shane

Is there feces in/all over the toilet?

Location: Kings Park Psychiatric Center  Gallery: Buildings 39, 138, 139

Gonzo

Hobo Shane

Haha Gonzos eyes are really messed up. He looks drunk.

Location: Kings Park Psychiatric Center  Gallery: Group 2 and Some Building 93 Exteriors

Artwork

Hobo Shane

It looks like M. Taho drew it. :)

Location: Malone Psychiatric Center  Gallery: Infiltration

Incomplete Recovery

Hobo Shane

this is corny.

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Cupid's Demise

Dawning

Hobo Shane

silly kids...

Location: Northampton State Hospital  Gallery: Cupid's Demise

Anatomy Theater

Hobo Shane

Perhaps the word monicker?

Location: Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)  Gallery: A Grand Tour

Document Room

Hobo Shane

I believe I saw something similar at Forgotten Ohio.

Location: Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital  Gallery: Hello Again

Test Tubes

Hobo Shane

I'm sure any blood would be dried up but I'd be afraid of hyperdermic needles.

Location: Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital  Gallery: Hello Again

Anatomy Theater

Hobo Shane

People tag over each other on purpose. But that's some of the worse graffiti I've ever seen.

Location: Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)  Gallery: A Grand Tour