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Asylum

Martymizuno

I asked my old friend Motts back in 1965 when he'd get a set of this place up. I guess he wanted it to age a little more. haha. The old Kirk was a dandy in her day, inside and out. Great research and splendid old photos.

Location: Mentha State Hospital  Gallery: Going Too Far

Postmortem

Martymizuno

Truly remarkable photos, Motts! Too many to comment on. Love the theater and gym but this last one gets the gold medal. You've been here a few times, right? Didn't you get spotlighted by the cop copter here? Don't answer that. I'm sure that case is still pending. The canoe--I assume you ditched it in the growth?

Location: Riverside Hospital (North Brother Island)  Gallery: Typhus

Meal

Martymizuno

I love this kind of stuff as opposed to the writings on the walls. Anyone at anytime could have written all that. It's nice to believe it's authentic to a time frame but more than likely it's not. These cans on the other hand whisper out "I've been here since the last human hands put me here. Ain't I cool?!?"

Location: Riverside Hospital (North Brother Island)  Gallery: Typhus

Entrance Sign

Martymizuno

I wonder what was the first. We sure know there were many miles of film spun.

Location: Hartford Drive-In  Gallery: Drive Through

Sentinals

Martymizuno

Wow! This is one of those 'you really have to have been there' shots.

Location: Château de Mesen  Gallery: Break

Goddess

Martymizuno

Nice shot, Motts! Would have been perfect but you had to go and tag it. ha ha ha ha ha

Location: Château de Mesen  Gallery: Break

Niche Painting

Martymizuno

The "other" artist here amazingly restrained him/herself.

Location: Cherry Knowle Hospital  Gallery: Overnight

Staircase

Martymizuno

Right o, Hobo Shane, Right o!

Location: Clairvaux Tuberculosis Hospital  Gallery: Gray Skies

Pit Of Oblivion

Martymizuno

Lynne,
You've created a monster... All I can think of is Col. Kurtz' last words...

Location: Pennhurst State School  Gallery: The Sadness

Chair

Martymizuno

That was enlightening.

Location: Danvers State Hospital  Gallery: Tiptoe

Tower Panorama

Martymizuno

The truth hurts.

Location: Danvers State Hospital  Gallery: Dreary Skies

Safe

Martymizuno

Sounds exciting!

Location: North Wales Hospital (Denbigh Asylum)  Gallery: The Castle and the Asylum

Viewing Rooms

Martymizuno

HOW COOL IS THAT!

Location: Cynthia Lee Memorial Hospital  Gallery: Debris

Pit Of Oblivion

Martymizuno

Well said Surly Girl. My sister was in various state institutions (west coast) from '76 to '86. I visited her many times in that period and remember her various surroundings very well. Looking back, I can say the care was exceptional. In those years my sister was ages 13 to 23 and was far better off inside the bin than outside. She's been out and living on disability for more than twenty years now and seems to be managing well. From the first day I went and met staff, management, docs, (I was about ten years old), I have had the utmost respect and admiration for these in-
credible people. Surly Girl, I sincerely share your wonder (and anyone else's) of what it was like back in the day. How appropriate the good doctor popped in here :-)

Location: Pennhurst State School  Gallery: The Sadness

Strap In

Martymizuno

Lynne,
"The Elephant Man", I'm sure you would agree, an excellent movie. Even better books written that go much more into his personality, intelligence, and talent.

Location: Pilgrim State Hospital  Gallery: Emptiness

Silver

Martymizuno

Motts is correct. The modern complex was indeed connected here. Google earth still shows it.

Location: Barnes Hospital  Gallery: Almost Too Late

Closing In

Martymizuno

Lynne. :-)

Location: Norwich State Hospital  Gallery: Lockdown

Planetary

Martymizuno

A truly fascinating place, Motts! Her body is superb, ranking way up on the list!

Location: Barnes Hospital  Gallery: Almost Too Late

Diminutive

Martymizuno

The relatively new pipes seem bothersome to the old girl, while the very new Mr. Motts doesn't seem so at all.

Location: Barnes Hospital  Gallery: Almost Too Late

Coarse Grain

Martymizuno

Astounding...I'll second that.

Location: Barnes Hospital  Gallery: Almost Too Late

Closing In

Martymizuno

To the good doctor, for whatever it's worth, this rant ranks number one on my list. Love ya!

Location: Norwich State Hospital  Gallery: Lockdown

The Chair Again

Martymizuno

No no no, Janice. This is Albert DeSalvo's chair where he sat and watched himself on tv.

Location: Danvers State Hospital  Gallery: Dreary Skies

Creak

Martymizuno

Those doors are magnificent! I've seen plenty of modern copies of this style and marveled at them, but of course nothing compares to original. Beautiful find Motts!

Location: Crypt of Barons  Gallery: Laid to Rest

Rest

Martymizuno

LOVE the structure of this place. About as strong as it gets. Notice the beveled edges...a professional touch.

Location: Crypt of Barons  Gallery: Laid to Rest

Smoking

Martymizuno

I know you knew this Tony C. but let's not forget planes. Like you said, anywhere.

Location: North Wales Hospital (Denbigh Asylum)  Gallery: The Castle and the Asylum