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Barren

Almost all of the original ceiling has fallen and turned into dirt on the floor.
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the pealing paint on the left wall looks like cats sitting on shelves and one hanging upside down from the window....lol.
Its really amazing what you can see in pictures like this. (I wonder what a psychologist would think of my description.. lol)
silkster40z@aol.com
Mon 05-30-2005
Well, I'm a psychologist, but I agree with you. :-) The one on the left looks sort of Egyptian as well, no?
Lynne
Mon 05-30-2005
lol, Im glad you agree, and yes, i also agree with you too.
silkster40z
Sat 06-04-2005
just screams desolation doesn't it?...another excellent pic
sande
Tue 07-12-2005
I agree with all of you.
Giovanna
Wed 07-13-2005
it sort of resembles a slaughterhouse
sandra
Thu 08-18-2005
The paint peel on the right looks like someone sititng with their knees to their chin and arms around their legs to me. Almost like the patients fear has started to burn itself onto the walls
Jimi B
Mon 02-06-2006
Jimi B, Yes, I see what youre saying.
This is really an interesting picture.
Silkster40z
Thu 02-09-2006
You've almost romanticized something that most see as repulsive and decrepit. Amazing.
Theresa
Thu 02-16-2006
I really don't get the "repulsive and decrepit" idea at all.

Each of these photos captures a moment in the dilapidation and dereliction of an old building. sad, maybe, poignant, but never "repulsive".

Regards,
Sefty.
Seftsirag
Sat 02-25-2006
Awsome pic..i love black and white photos!
The windows and the doors make the pic!
Jen
Tue 03-14-2006
I noticed the wood on the ceiling... Impressive.
Anaisse.
Sat 03-25-2006
now this is one room i WONT GO IN FOR A NICKLE AND A CUPCAKE
from under your bed
Sat 05-06-2006
i love how you can see the light coming in through the doors, its what the patients would see as freedom.
Patty
Thu 12-07-2006
Amazing how the entire ceiling has come down, but the light fixture is still intact.
Mike
Tue 06-12-2007
I Love the stream of light coming through the door. It looks peaceful.
Lauren
Sun 03-30-2008
I like that someone commented on us looking at the building and not just at the "asylum" and patient's point of view. I see both, one in some pics and the other in some pics.
terie5
Sun 06-08-2008
Lynne and silkster40z, i totally see that! 8 )
Alyssa
Tue 01-20-2009
I keep noticing the light fixtures, they're so perfect and the celing around them has crumbled away over the years.
mammabear
Sat 09-25-2010

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