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Stairwell

To me, the central staircase was the most prominent feature left here - its curvature, layout and style were quite unique. It had become a nesting ground for pigeons.
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I aint goin up there...
Weebs
Thu 06-19-2008
I love old staircases wood or iron. There always so lavish.
Canada
Thu 06-19-2008
I hate those flying rats! they make a mess of everything
DaveWilly
Thu 06-19-2008
I AM WONDERING HOW THE CLOCK TOWER LOOKS LIKE FROM THE INSIDE.
A.S.V.
Thu 06-19-2008
This staircase is almost beautiful in its dinginess.
Tippy Typewriter
Thu 06-19-2008
Nice lighting and shadow play with this one
JerseyJayCarnage
Thu 06-19-2008
Woah.. look at that layer of dust on the railing. Wouldn't be running my hand down that any time soon..
Ari
Fri 06-20-2008
this picture is just so... so... wow! i <3 it! =D
Lostvoice
Fri 06-20-2008
I would love to see a movie done in this place!
Scary
Fri 06-20-2008
Agree
Beverly
Fri 06-20-2008
The Grudge anyone? Or how about The Exorcist when Linda Blair was doing the stair walk. :-)
Shawnerr
Fri 06-20-2008
Wow. Love the unusual curves! Needs a tiny bit of elbow grease and a quick touch-up of the paint , though. Maybe an hour or two of work in an afternoon?....;-). Anyway, it still kind of makes my stomach lurch to see such beautiful work charred and blackened. Such a waste :-(.
nvusofmotts
Fri 06-20-2008
Pigeons and Nosferatu?
ravi
Fri 06-20-2008
ari,
i believe that is pigeon poop on the railing, not dust!
-mink-
minktail
Fri 06-20-2008
my house was made in 1909, the one thing that sold me about the house....the staircase. LOVE OLD STAIRCASES!
Joe
Fri 06-20-2008
GOOD EVENING! WELCOME TO MY CASTLE OF HOME! EH! HEH,HEH,HEH!!!
A.S.V.
Sat 06-21-2008
Scary, I beleive they were going to film a movie here. I read recently that Martin Scorcesse was hoping to set a film with DiCaprio and others at this location. But, since the building is getting the axe (regrettably) Martin and company couldn't film there. Shame
Kurt
Sat 06-21-2008
The dread Priests ascend this stair, howling praises with mouths seared shut and eyes long burned away by the most dire of revelations.
Vastarien
Sun 06-22-2008
I spoke too soon... brilliant shot! I LOVE IT!
Indigo
Mon 06-23-2008
I really love old staircases, this one is beautiful. Pigeon Poo Heaven I'm sure!
Jude
Wed 06-25-2008
is it just me , or does it look like a lady wearing an old ballroom dress at the top of the stairs?
anonymous
Wed 06-25-2008
this is beautiful .
i can just see someone throwing themselves down this , its scary .
sasha .
Tue 07-15-2008
A nesting ground for pigeons and their disease, I'm sure. Great shot.

I wonder how many patients tumbled down or were pushed down these stairs.
Lainey
Thu 07-17-2008
probly none... why would they be?
lol
Thu 07-17-2008
in other words, the staircase was covered in Pigeon crap ;-)
SteveB.
Fri 07-18-2008
WOW
Aggie
Fri 08-01-2008
this picture makes me feel chlostraphobic... which makes for a good effect haha
cassie
Mon 08-04-2008
what part of the hospital was this?
a
Fri 08-15-2008
where does it lead to
bri
Sat 08-16-2008
awesome picture. love this site.
aceofspades70
Sun 08-17-2008
Fall of the House of Usher anybody?
Oh, btw I also go by E.A. Poe so if you see a comment by E.A. Poe, it's just me.
Mental Patient 2008
Fri 08-22-2008
those pidgeons will go blind
guitorman
Fri 08-29-2008
that looks almost like home
tazblue
Tue 09-30-2008
Is this in the clock tower???? I really need to know Mr. Motts!!!!!
Janice
Sun 11-16-2008
i will never ever go up in there by myself! EVER!
lea
Wed 11-26-2008
Esher comes to mind.... Labyrinth.
mik99
Sat 06-13-2009
yhose stairs look scary
cristal bueno
Sat 09-12-2009
Is this the stairway that leads to the clock tower itself? I wonder if anyone has ever been up there all the way to the top and can describe what it's like up there? I know the clock is a Seth Thomas, and there's also an 800 pound bell as well, which they used to ring every half hour to signal the time to those working in the fields surrounding the asylum, and so they would know when to come in for meals. I'll bet it's extremely hot, dusty, and possibly unstable up top. Not to mention dangerous and dark, with many ledges and dark corners.
Abe
Tue 09-15-2009

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