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funny story......actaully want to buy one of these for a cavitation experiment. any ideas?

Many of these hospitals show, in Motts' photos, metal screens on the windows and I fear that a lot of patients would have been killed in the event of a fire due to the screens on the windows preventing escape, and of course the locked doors to some of the rooms.

My father says this all the time.

Fabulous shot showing artistic talent, an award-winning photo.

I love that you legitimately used a form of the word 'defenstrate'. Best word in the english language.

I think the leaching of the calcium is called "effluorescence". It also happens when concrete degrades due to moisture or damp, often found in basements.

For all the enjoyment I get from viewing these pix, knowing I'll never get the opportunity to see them 'live', I get angry as heck that nothing is being done to preserve them. Mr.Motts has to sneak around to capture these places for posterity but he should be getting a police escort and a parade when he comes to town! When these bldg's are gone forever, not many will know what they're missing unless they get to see these shots. It's just such a shame and I thank you, Mr.Motts for your dedication.

It was used for a dining room until it closed!

There was no room 666 at this site. I worked at [name removed] for years. The number above the door is 307! The 6s are fake....

Worked here for years and live down the road..it's [name removed].

why are there toilets every where

Wow wonder what they watch in there?

That place is gonna fell apart some day

How did you duplicate the shot? Did you find more water somewhere, or pour some that you brought with you onto the slab? Great shot, I don't think it is contrived, and it takes a good eye to visualize the great shot and talent with a camera to catch the water falling without being out of focus. Great work Drew and also Motts. Drew can be proud of this one.

I just found out that my Great Aunt Mabel was transferred to Central Islip -Psychiatric Hospital in the 1950's. She was an artist who was institutionalized when she was in her 20's- back in the 1930's. I wonder if she lived here. I wonder if she was able to create her art as a way of coping with this kind of life. I'd love to know more!!!! Being an artist and an Art Therapist I am very interested in any information anyone might have about her- I don't even have a picture of her. She would of turned 96 this past March. Could she still be alive?