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Really beautiful building. I wish I knew more about the history.

Wow. I have actually been pouring over ALL your gallaries for the past 2 days and I have to say that some of the pics moved me in ways I can't ever describe. The comments about the mental health industry and the debates surrounding it are fascinating, mostly because as a teenager I had spent time in a psychiatric facility, and having such modern and comfortable surroundings there has given me a much bigger appreciation for those poor souls way back when that were cared for i places like this, but were also largely misunderstood. I can NOT imagine spending time in an old facility like this, even when it was still operational! It all looks so archaic to me. Lynne--you got my undying affection and Motts...my God, you are some kind of genius I swear. The compositions and angles and colors of your pictures speak more than a 5-page report on this facility would!

I swear some of the comments on here actually had me laughing out loud, and my kids kept asking what I am laughing at. They are looking at me like I am nuts...oops...no pun intended, or even acheived there.

I was wondering if Motts would come to PA--there is an old psych hospital called Eastern State School & Hospital in Bensalem (outside of Philadelphia) to explore. I was locked up there as a 17 year old (released just before my 18th birthday...how convenient) and I would LOVE to see it once again. I have so many bad/good memories about it. I do think the Round Building is still there but the rest of it may have been demolished already. I live 2 hours away from there in Scranton PA so it was quite a trip for my mom to come visiti me while I was there.

Again, THANK YOU for these gallaries...I am forever a fan and I wish I had the balls to go exploring old buildings like this but with 5 kids and a house and a husband, that is just not possible. :( Love your work!

Sign me a forever fan....

Those hardwood floors are nice tho. Some sanding & polishing would make that puppy shine like a new penny.

@LucieLou: maybe it is not a cup- but a soupdispenser. :-)

I am delighted to hear that these gorgeous ruins have been designated a historical landmark! You just don't see amazing architecture like this anymore....especially in this country! More of these buildings need to be preserved for the sake of our heritage instead of falling to the wrecking ball in man's ever-incessant greed for land & financial gain. The past is priceless.

Oh, if the souls in these vast, cavernous spaces could speak, just what would we learn? What tales of sadness & pain would be revealed? That's what goes through my mind as I look at these pictures....it draws you in to a mysterious past. I want to know more.

This pic makes me want to walk up to those wonderful windows & take in the view! Great shot!

This reminds me so much of the manor house that they used for exterior shots in the old "Dark Shadows" series!! Awesome!!

I love the footprints in your pictures! Awesome!

The "person" is so eery... Is it really a person?!

It reminds me of the Titanic for some reason... I absolutely adore this picture!

Just found your site after watching Session 9. Beautifully haunting pictures. I remember as a young teen going there with the youth group from church. I also remember being totally freaked out by it. Going through the wards and having the nurses lock the doors behind you. I thought that these were people forgotten. That was a long time ago but a memory that haunts me.

i cant remember the name of the place.. but its in scranton.. the guys buys entire church's and i believe most of these stone fixtures are there in the warehouse

OMG...just realized I have been coming to this site...and telling people about it and posting on facebook about for over 2 years!

Larry I agree- the fan following and comments certainly add to the website! Says a lot about Motts that he takes such amazing photos and get such a response. I just wish the website alerted you to new comments after you post! Then you can follow the thread!