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Entrances to buildings change all the time, people break things open and grounds crew seals them up again. If you plan on entering the tunnels, please read up on protecting yourself from asbestos - you need a P100 rated mask.

Melissa, check out the book: The Farm Colonies: Caring for New York City's Mentally Ill In Long Island's State Hospitals by Leo Polaski. It has tons of information and photos from the four big Long Island state hospitals - Kings Park, Pilgrim, Edgewood, and Central Islip.

Yes it's a real shame those hotels and other historic structures are being leveled in Germany. I have visited a few times, and most of the abandoned complexes in East Germany were last used as Russian military bases... they were usually vacated after the wall fell. I've tried my hand at a few former U.S. bases over there, but no luck so far, perhaps I will be more lucky in the future.

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Please do not destroy these records. I have so many questions about a
GreatGrand Mother who fell out of sight in the 1890s. She died
as a pt. in 1924. If there is any clue as to what happened to her or where she came from in Ireland it would be of great interest to her family.

My grandmother Mary c. Tiffany worked here for many years. she has told me many stories about her days working in the wards. seeing these pictures bring back memories. thank you for taking these pictures :)

Thank you for these wonderful pictures, my grandmother use to work there. I can remember driving through the grounds when I was younger. my grandmother worked there for 35 years. she would appreciate these pictures as well. she lived them.

Blindfolded--whatever happened to Fear? And how did you come to be placed in that facility, if you don't mind sharing?

I could not handle this bathroom in the morning without a lot of coffee.

Wow!!!! I really hate that room right now.

Renee
Does anyone really shake the place

Neat; looks like it'd be a cool fantasy movie setting like LOTR or something.

I am a previous military soldier in Germany. I have been watching our old bases being destroyed. Majority of these bases have been functioning before WW1. I hope you can go to Germany and take photos of the old bases before they are all destroyed.
I just found out the Berchesgaden hotels the US used after WWII has been destroyed. There was a lot of historical significance to the buildings during WWII and throught current times.
The structures and the signias on the buildings was fascinating. There is also items scratched out on the buildings due to the WWII removal of all Hitler related items.

I'm guessing no one really has a logical guess on what it is on the toilet seat? How about this then since I have worked in a Geriactric Home and the history of this building is one of may uses" it could be a safety harness. Like if an older person has trouble using the restroom but still wants to hold on the their dignity a little and not use a "Depends" or ask for help the hospitals have them so the facilities can be used with no assistance and still be safe at the same time. Wow! The ignorance of some people is astounding to me sometimes.

@eldokid- I have been to this place and I have seen first hand the damages done here. I went in the summer of 2011. The reason hwy the paint is peeling in only some place is because of the window damages in each room. Not all the glass from each window is broken out. Also, where the sunlight hits and the roofing damage is a big part of where the paint peels. The whole hospital is completely run down and beware if you decide to go. I went with a group of friends really late at night. There IS security and if caught can get fined and/or jail time. It has many bats and water damage from the roofs being negleted for such a long time. It's sad to see such a beautiful piece of archetecture go to waste and be forgotten except for rumors of being haunted. Btw- when I did visit there I went with the intention of being opened minded and maybe hearing something all I did hear was the wind through the broken down rooms. Creepy not haunted. Though I have seen pictures of times I was unable to accompany my friends that say otherwise. I'll leave that one up to you should you decide to visit Henryton for yourself. It's worth the trip that's for sure.

I agree Melissa. Sadly, much of the damage in these magnificent structures are caused by vandals and scrappers.