i agree with heather about the 'pull' of NSH. Its always had a certain affect upon me whenever I've driven past it..at night in particular. There are so many beautiful buildings upon the NSH campus, as well as the staff houses within walking distance not on the main campus. There is one in particular that always makes me slow down whenever driving by (top of the hill going around the bend driving away from the city towards the NSH), wishing these beautiful buildings with their incredible masonry could be saved. I remember when CT DMH decided to overhaul many of the buildings for asbestos abatement; they cleaned out all the asbestos, painted the walls, refurbished the buildings, only to close it down within 2 years afterwards. Thank you for posting all the beautiful pics, my fav is the fireplace.