3,698 Comments Posted by Motts

This was above the topmost ward, indicated by the dormers... I wonder if this space was meant to be used as only an attic, but converted after overcrowding became an issue.

Nope, got enough gas masks at home

Yep wood door and the sign warned of cancer causing asbestos.

I don't recall there being fire damage when these were taken...

Nope, haven't seen anything yet!

Yup, it's connected via a steam tunnel. Here's an exterior photo: http://www.opacity.us/...ical_monstrosity.htm

I believe this was originally a dining area for patients.

The bottom is one floor below, albeit a tall one. Most Kirkbride buildings had 12 foot height ceilings.

The floors were solid enough in most areas; if you watched the ceiling and looked for water damage (or a hole), you could see where the floor below becomes soft and unstable, and avoid those spots.

I don't recall seeing seats stored anywhere, perhaps they were salvaged.

I haven't heard much news about redevelopment since the Kirkbride burned. The plans are to develop the site into a residential and commercial community, and to save a number of buildings, but I'm not sure which ones in particular.

Usually I can read it off from the original high resolution photo.

They're collected in a sluice under the table which leads into a drain pipe inside the center column.

Thanks; I'll leave that question up in the air for now :-)

Luna I think you're confused as to who broke what, as well as the reasoning behind it.