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This institution was built after the abolition of slavery. But the patients did most of the work here. They worked in the farms, in the greenhouses, in the kitchen...they even helped the doctors in the operating room!

I was telling someone about this site the other day and came on this morning to capture the link and I was surprised to find new galleries on here since I was here last. Yay! I am happy and you know where to find me for the next few hours...BTW, this pic is my favorite by far, but so far. I love your art, Motts...I Wish I could collaborate with you, I was a wedding photographer for years. This is far better than weddings and love and cake...

@Kathleen Fletcher
I'm sorry about all the atrocities your brother endured there. But I can't find any record of a Petersburg Training School in Petersburg, VA. Is there another name for it?

These are the steps in the Administration Building.

The 'cart' device is also called a 'hamper'. One company I know still makes them--the C.R. Daniels company.

http://www.crdaniels.c...amp;Category_Code=DF

The machine on the right looks like a Milnor washer / extractor.

www.milnor.com

Used to be called a 'sleeve press', although it could be used for any small article of clothing / fabric. I've seen these devices in garment factories in the US up until about 1980, so they've been around a while.

Looks like the remains of an editing table for building up reels of film for the projector. Could be used for rewinding, but the Strongs in the previous photo had a rewind feature.

'Prop' means it's 'propping' the door open. I have a sink just like that in my workshop lavatory.

I could use some spare parts though.

I remember there used to be an indoor pull-a-part-type place in Birdsboro back in the early to mid nineties. This could be what's left.

Thanks Mr. Motts for these new galleries and I hope you and everyone else have a safe and happy holiday! Keep up the excellent work :)

Half Life indeed! Watch out for headcrabs!

Amen Larry D.

I was in psych hospitals, and I have had my share of really BAD employees (staff) who really did NOT give a crap about us...but most of my experiences were positive and I am much better for them now.

Lynne and Motts -- you are my heroes.

Don't argue...you have my undying gratitude and respect. :)

Hi! Jackie. Thanks Motts for another wonderful gallery to see everyday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011. JackieB When are you coming down to Florida.

I'm a nurse and I assure you that is def. not real. Hah, on another note, I used to work with the developmentally disabled, 'profoundly mentally retarded' adults... and it makes me think of them shitting and pissing everywhere. Ugh, I'd be walking around this place thinking about how poop was probably smeared all over, etc. Maybe I'm just fucked up though. But seriously.. ugh, shit smearing..

haha! thats a 3m 8200 series mask. i have one from when i used to clean crime scenes