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Postmortem

A beautiful table sat at a door leading out to the water; it looked like a regular examination table as opposed to an autopsy table, as there were no sluices or channels for fluids. The blue room behind it was interesting as well, as it looked insulated in some fashion; it might have housed a refrigeration unit.

I didn't get to really inspect these things in detail, as right after this shot is where I stepped out and spotted the patrol boat... and off we went!
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thank you motts. fantastic story, i'm glad y'all made it out ok.
KBWS
Fri 08-29-2008
Beautifal shot Mr. mott. This photo speaks volumes.
Fla. Gator
Fri 08-29-2008
I agree with the above commenter. Life intertwined with decay-- amazing.
Annette
Fri 08-29-2008
I love your work Motts! Thanks for another great gallery.
C-Note
Fri 08-29-2008
Motts is a genius with the camera.
The Shadow
Fri 08-29-2008
Thanks for posting the new pics.
Nebraska
Fri 08-29-2008
Fine set!
Weebs
Fri 08-29-2008
This Set Rocks!

Thanks for sharing it with us Motts, your work always inspires me to get out more and find the urban ruins :)
Patrick
Fri 08-29-2008
What a place!
Beauties Motts!
Thanks again!
RacheyBachey
Fri 08-29-2008
Just spectacular, babe.
Felyne
Fri 08-29-2008
Great story, it had me positively riveted! A fabulous set Motts, thank you for this. Wow, 3 years behind huh? You need a secretery! :-)
Jude
Sat 08-30-2008
Annette, your comment is the perfect title for this picture !
Fla. Gator
Sat 08-30-2008
Fantastic set Motts! And a great story as welll!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Tony C.
Sat 08-30-2008
To me some how this is by far one of the creepiest shots I have seen of yours. Even that crazy metal coffin from way back when. This picture just seems to be a novel unto itself. The history of the table, how it got there. It just gives me chills.
Lucas
Sat 08-30-2008
Thaks Motts! Glade you made it back safe and sound!
Canada
Sat 08-30-2008
Fantastic! Thank you!
Ossa
Sat 08-30-2008
Great job Motts! thanks for the treats.
Matt
Sat 08-30-2008
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?
Martymizuno
Sat 08-30-2008
Even in the shadow of death life will go on.
The cycle will continue. . .
Wrath Barcane
Sat 08-30-2008
Fantastic !! Motts Thank You as always
Michele K
Sat 08-30-2008
Once again Mr Motts you have made my night Thanks
nutsyfagin
Sat 08-30-2008
Wow, AWESOME gallery Motts! I wish I could see all the cool places you've seen, especially this one.
Amanda F
Sun 08-31-2008
I hope you get to return sometime. This place looked so peaceful.
Thank you for another awesome gallery. Your place in history will be known for all you've done to document our past.
Blind Marc
Sun 08-31-2008
so much more you could've done....damn the Coast Guard! lol
FDNYMedic
Sun 08-31-2008
Another great gallery as always....I'm happy you got away from the Coast Guard.....I can't wait for more new galleries...Keep them coming ok.....: )
blue lamp
Sun 08-31-2008
thank you once again mr. motts . another fabulouse gallery a very nice treat for the long weekend. bravo!!
kaycebane
Sun 08-31-2008
Fabulous picture and another great gallery. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing it with all of us!
Amazed
Sun 08-31-2008
Grand gallery
Mel
Mon 09-01-2008
great work as always dude
Sweed
Mon 09-01-2008
This was a great post up until this point - not because of this amazing shot, but because you didn't take a pic of the patrol boat...it would have been such a good pic to finish the story with...Oh well... ( of course I'm just teasing - this has been a great story to read and see...)
everyhumandies
Mon 09-01-2008
amazing gallery you got here motts. as always, ur photos reach beyond the limits. best of luck :D
Kawa
Tue 09-02-2008
keep up the good work Motts =)
Matty Montego
Tue 09-02-2008
Motts, you have done it once again!!
but i must admit, i would love to see more of this place!! It sounds like so much was un-explored, i would like to see a return trip!!!!
Voorhees
Tue 09-02-2008
awesome gallery motts, i finally had time to sit here and look at it. ^^ keep up the good work and hope to see some more work soon!
Cera
Wed 09-03-2008
Your galleries sure keep me occupied by my computer Motts, you shoul make a dvd with your urban archeology adventures.
ROF
Thu 09-04-2008
they're in!
Jade Jean
Thu 09-04-2008
Gotta post some more pics of the plant
Eddie
Thu 09-04-2008
Looks like an old embalming table..
Charlie
Fri 09-05-2008
Maybe, they embalmed the bodies before they were taken away to minimize the spread of tuberculosis and other diseases. A very thought invoking image.
Charlie
Fri 09-05-2008
Great pictures as usual.
hrm
Sat 09-06-2008
Thanks for these photos. this place seemed so interesting but I had no idea! And what an eye for composition,really great work. What else have you done? I'd really like to see more of your work.
RkinsawJoe
Sat 09-06-2008
Thanks from a newbie to u and your site..
these pics are really outstanding.. Im telling friends about this site.. Too cool.. And also, please be safe, your safety is more important then any photo u may take ..
russtz
Tue 09-09-2008
Great gallery. Thanks :)
Frida
Fri 09-12-2008
thank you or another great gallery!
sikster40z
Sat 09-13-2008
oh snap! that looks kewl!!!!
ACD
Sat 09-13-2008
Dammit Coast Guard! lol...I really enjoyed this "tour". Can't wait for the next set!
Sara B.
Sun 09-14-2008
Thanks for the excellant photos you got me hooked I really need to make a trip to this place any advice you could give would be appercieated Thanks
john
Sun 09-21-2008
Looks like it was seeled just so you could'nt open it
Beanie333
Mon 10-27-2008
wow, these are incredible! how did you manage to get onto the island in the first place?
mo
Tue 11-18-2008
Yet another wonderful gallery!!!! One of these days I've got to buy you a drink! LOL!
Kristiara
Sun 12-14-2008
Fantastic ending. Great gallery.
Trevor
Fri 01-23-2009
Pls motts how do u find these places
Trevor
Sun 02-08-2009
youll find some of your pictures on my website(www.typhoidmarymallon.webs.com) Don't freak, your in my bibliography also. I had to do it for a competition. No one has better pics than you.
Echo
Fri 02-27-2009
when i win lottery i will buy that island
john
Thu 06-04-2009
help any one know what the zip for (NORTH BROTHER ISLAND - NY) what is the total real street address for the old Riverside Hospital?

#1 i was born there and have lost my birth paper work

#2 to get a copy of my birth info i must fine the total street address for the ( old Riverside Hospital ) also for them to fine my info.
devancer2007@hotmail.com
Fri 06-19-2009
i would love to go but everyone tells me that the coast guard will stop me before i even get close. so i was wondering if you could tell me how you got on the island.
idk if you want to say it here but if not ill give you my email.. itslaurennyoo@aol.com
lauren
Tue 07-28-2009
Thank you for this mini-vacation
Mason Dixon
Sat 10-17-2009
My father was a vet of wwII and we lived on the island 1950-51 while he went to school. I was about 6or 7 at the time. I don't remember the hospital but I do remember the big home and the fence all around the island. I really enjoyed the pictures because they were well done and keep the history of the island alive.
Judy Anne
Mon 12-27-2010
i believe this is an ob / gyn table....speaking from my medical piont of view...could be wrong. Absolutely amazing pictures...I will be back often to check for more...you are very inspirational Motts...THANK-YOU!!!
kitergrl
Sun 11-20-2011
I saw table from another photo someone else took. It didnt have the green leaves on it though. It was bare in the middle of the room.
fadinglight
Wed 02-01-2012

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