Went to nursing school there from 1966-1970. It really wasn't scary then, but I was only 17 years old and pretty fearless. A great education. I knew I never wanted to be a psych nurse because of my psych experiences while in school. (We went o other hospitals for much of our clinical training). A psychiatric diagnosis back then was pretty much a lock the door and throw away the key type of thing. So much wasn't understood. I really think they did the best they could with what was available.

I graduated in 1970 but spent most of my years in the class of 69. I was what they called a "Super Senior" and have my 40 year old son,Douglas, to prove it.

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I had a friend who was committed to dixmont back in 1966. she was only there for a short time. i really dont remember the building that much, but it really had to live up to the specs. this site is great, cause i really love the history of an old building.

My Grandmother was in Dixmont from 1925 until she died in 1984. I hated to go their and I, for one, am glad they are tearing it down. There was nothing pretty about that place. I would see my grandmother come out of a door, while we sat on benches that looked like Dixmont had gotten them from a church. I remember the walls were an off white, When she would come out the door she would sometimes have scratches and cuts from fights she was in. I hated Dixmont and I'm glad they tore it down! To me there is nothing to preserve.

This makes me think of the Secret Garden, the black and white really makes this shot. Wonderful!

i feel like ive been here before...scary to say the least

yea me too....

thats so disturbing, but a great pic motts

all these stories and comments are interesting...i've been there myself, but never inside, i hope to someday before its knocked down or sold

I got freaked out when i saw this, i felt something...weird

I think the photography is amazing, I always wished to go and explore, and ghost hunt, and be scared shitless.....

These pictures are awsome.I use to pass this place every friday on my trip out east, and i always wanted to go there, and now it's knocked down and its to late, is there anything left does anyone know?

I am absolutely blown away by this photograph, and I'm not even sure why. This is just fantastic.

I went to nursing school at Pilgrim State in the 60's. So strange to see your pix. Lived there for 3 years (as a student !!!)and nothing strange happened as far as I remember. Love the pictures you have. Do you know the date of the library picture? Sure looks like the time I was there. I guess we all did look the same then!!