Comments
Red and Gray

Larry

@ Adria: Thanks for the feedback. I too would like to see these buildings saved & reused. They must have been impressive in 1964. Given the fact these photos were taken in 2005, I wonder what the state & status of this facility is today.

Location: Glenn Dale Hospital  Gallery: Vines

Classroom

Larry

If you listen you can hear the voices of students past. The laughter & the tears, the joys & the sorrows. Amazing photo Motts.

Location: Belchertown State School  Gallery: The Theater

Large Auditorium

Larry

Wow. The light beam is awesome. This room is almost trashed beyond recognition. Great picture.

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

Autoclave

Larry

I use to work in the old Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Dispensary. We autoclaved every night with one that was tiny compared to this monster. The heat & the pressure those things put out will put a hurting on ya real quick if you didn't know what you were doing.

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

Stairwell

Larry

Look beyond the graffiti & the tile is nice.

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

Hallway

Larry

What did it smell like in there?

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

Rotunda

Larry

Beautiful. A lot of work & craftsmanship went into this room. Thanks Mr. Motts for preserving this in stunning photography. It's been said that when a building becomes devoid of people, it dies. No matter how much money you throw at it, it's going to die & decay.

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Main Entrance

Larry

If you sweep & mop that floor, it would shine like a new penny.

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Stairwell

Larry

Just look at that woodwork. Think of all the people who scampered up & down those stairs over the years.

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Curve

Larry

That's just awesome. What a great shot.

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Straps

Larry

You always find the coolest stuff in the basement.

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Administration Entrance

Larry

Beautiful

Location: High Hills Developmental Center  Gallery: Home in the Hills

Streaks

Larry

Magnificent. Beautiful photography.

Location: Cherry Knowle Hospital  Gallery: Overnight

Nurses Intercom

Larry

I dare you to lick it. ;-)

Location: Adonia State Hospital  Gallery: Spring

Nurses Intercom

Larry

Oh wow! Check out that rotary dial intercom. Great picture Motts.

Location: Adonia State Hospital  Gallery: Spring

Administration

Larry

Think of all the hard work & craftsmanship that went into laying all those bricks. Beautiful.

Location: Kingsley Psychiatric Hospital  Gallery: Faded Memories

Vines

Larry

Elena, the program you spoke of is called "Life After People". I agree, it's fascinating to watch.

Location: Glenn Dale Hospital  Gallery: Vines

Red and Gray

Larry

Beautiful brick work on this building.

Location: Glenn Dale Hospital  Gallery: Vines

Portrait

Larry

Very Victorian.

Location: La Crypte des Fleurs  Gallery: Moisture

Ici Repose Les Corps

Larry

Walking stick, the HIPPA laws refer to disclosing medical records or information. Nothing more.

Location: La Crypte des Fleurs  Gallery: Moisture

Triad

Larry

I'm glad you have a "touch nothing, move nothing, take nothing". Some might be tempted to take some souvenirs. Beautiful shot.

Location: La Crypte des Fleurs  Gallery: Moisture

Home

Larry

Thank you for this exquisite gift Mr. Motts. I would be the first in line to purchase a book of your photos & harrowing stories of how you got the shots.

Location: Rochester State Hospital  Gallery: Drifts of Whiteness

Residence

Larry

OMG! Now that's beautiful brickwork! Looks like one could move in tomorrow. What a contrast.

Location: Rochester State Hospital  Gallery: Drifts of Whiteness

January

Larry

Normally I would be impressed with brickwork on a building. But have to say that this facility is butt ugly. So cold and impersonal. Who knows what nightmares occurred in these walls.

Location: Rochester State Hospital  Gallery: Drifts of Whiteness

Frozen

Larry

So cold and uninviting. Almost like a skeleton.

Location: Rochester State Hospital  Gallery: Drifts of Whiteness