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OMG I HATED those stupid ropes. I could never climb up them or the knot would hit me in the nuts

LMAO Mikey!

look at that....you could use that for underprivledged kids who dont have a place to play. Shame that its going to waste like that

LMAO! Goofus and Gallant! I totally forgot about them! Damn, brings back memories.

Gotta love Flat Stanley. ;-D

I'm with you dme---Mandy and her "pothead" brother and other varied friends need a new hobby. Destroying these buildings for fun speaks volumes about their maturity and questionable upbringing....

Ehh .. Gothy right here. The thought of touching my own feces let alone using it for fecal vandalism .. definitely no thanks :P

Like The Non, this is my first post on your site Motts. Unlike The Non, I have been enjoying this site for nearly 3 years now. Your photos are incredible, and they make the long neglected structures that many would call "ugly" look absolutely beautiful. I think its outstanding that you have immortilized so many of these "forgotten" places. The architecture and design of many of these places will never be seen again, for obvious reasons regarding many of the institutions. Society has slowly realized that people with a mental illness or developmental disability are still people, and don't deserve to be packed into these institutions because it's convenient. It's appauling to hear the accounts of neglect and abuse that have come to light over the years. Whats more upsetting are the countless incidents that no one ever knew of. Imagine the atrocities these buildings could tell us if they could speak..... Great pictures Motts, I'd like to think some of them would tell good stories too.

Really appreciate it, Motts. We don't want you selling out for another another .. god forbid .. "ghost hunting" show :P

So true .. so true ..

Could it be one of those toys where you push it fast and that "parachute" fans out behind it??

Grateful for every thought provoking photo in this gallery! Looking at your work has been one of my favorite things for several yrs. now. Thank you so much, and keep up the GREAT work....your efforts in getting to these places, along with the history and documentation are very much appreciated! :)

Total Traffic Jam! All these unused chairs, What a shame!

This is an excellent shot Motts. Cant help but wonder why this hospital has soooo many wheelchairs left behind. Didnt these patients need them when they left or the place closed its doors?

I must be seeing things...the way that small wheel is turned looks like a toy soldier.