Barbara, I was thinking along the same lines...except for convenience.
If a wheelchair's wheel went wonky, so to say, it would probably move easier off of a rounded corner than a 90 degree angle, yes?

I absolutely love the perspective in this picture. I agree with Cyrus that it should be made a wall paper!

You know, they say that if you stare long enough into the abyss, the abyss stares back into you.
This picture seems completely entrancing. It's amazing.

I'm assuming that "WD" would stand for "Ward"?

Imagine being stuck down their at night, sorting mail or what have you, and then the hydro goes out?

Motts, another gorgeous find.

What an impressive (and dizzying) shot. The perfect end to another wonderful gallery.

That does really scream "Morgue" doesn't it?

I would most likely get lost in a place like this...doomed to wander the building forever!

Jaysus, Motts. You sure do know how to set up a sinister shot! Ever thought of doing photography and filming for Horror movies?

Wow, this picture is rather disturbing, isn't it? It makes me want to go and rescue that poor Teddy.

It is a very creepy shot indeed. The sheet makes it look almost ghostly now, doesn't it?

Forget cleaning them, I love how they look with all the dirt and mould on them.
And twins is a very appropriate title.
Lovely shot. Just amazing.

I agree with Anna. It seems like the same percautions taken for doors for violent patients. Surely they didn't keep patients down here, did they?

It looks awkward, like a tall, thin girl.

Chalkmisfit, it's a hydrotherapy tub where they put patients in and subjugate them to (I believe) very cold water, or some such thing. Motts would be the guy to ask about Hydrotherapy, as he probably knows more than I on the subject.

The way the rust is cast across the ground, it looks like the tricycle bled out on the spot. How sad.

I agree with Java's rather....capitilized comment. It does give that air. A very good shot indeed, Mr. Motts.

Maybe these ones were used to make cookies, as long as they didn't impliment the dreaded "One Milk Only" rule.

What a weird wheel chair! It looks so tall and gangly...like an awkward kid hitting puberty...or something of the sort.
..That or an old wheel chair. ;)
I wonder what type of patients would have been found in these chairs?

Yaggy's idea is definatly an amusing one, but I think maybe it was more along the lines of having the children have active imaginations?
If they were pretending to be sea captains and pirates, it would stimulate their minds into learning more, and possibly destract them from the grief of being in such a place and "not being normal".
Also, playing make believe would allow them to form friendships and make them feel not as alone.
Believing is seeing, after all. Somethings need to be believed to be seen.
And there is nothing more liberating (in my opinion) than being free on the open seas, able to control your own ship vessel, than being confined in the walls of a state school.

I love this shot, Motts. The height gives it a dizzying and disorienting effect. Very effective indeed.

As ironic as this is going to seem, that was probably for security measures...you know, to make sure people were safe and not beating each other up in the showers?
Okay...maybe it isn't so ironic, but you know what I mean, eh?

I have to agree with Yaggy on this one. It really is sort of depressing, isn't it?

I'll admit, Motts, it's not one of the prettiest locations on the outside, but I can't wait to see what wonders await us on the inside.
Maybe another one of your famous lonely chair photos?
Either way, I'm just so enthralled that you have new stuff up once again.
Yes, I'm even making my friend sit and watch as I browse the new masterpieces.
Cheers!