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The autotechnicon seems like a pretty good guess; perhaps it was partially disassembled and placed on top of an old speaker or whatever that base is...

Thanks Yester Year! It's great to see all those concrete forms being rebuilt so well; I'm definitely overdue for a trip to Maryland, I'd love to swing by and see them again in person.

Not sure who owns the property these days, but I'd bet they wouldn't want anyone in there without some kind of permission or clearance - it's just a big lawsuit waiting to happen.

Thanks for the clarification; I explore lots of hospitals so my choice of words are likely biased! I wondered if old state penitentiaries had hospital-like facilities for long-term treatment of prisoners under the security of the institution, but perhaps they were transferred to a more suitable location if this was needed.

I believe it was just an average bedroom off one of the ward corridors, not at the end of a hallway.

Not sure what's left standing, but it's always been off limits to the public... I'm sure this will change once everything has been cleared away and it becomes a park.

is it legal to visit this place?

Such a beautiful mantle. This tile work was comissioned by the Hartford Faience Company when the hospital was built around 1907. It is one of the only extant installation from this company that I am aware of in the state. Does anyone know if it still intact?

these types of pictures are my favorite of all the types you chronicle. I love looking down the row of doors or hallways. (that and the lone chair photos :) )

As I sit and look at this fantastic picture, I wonder what it was like to have lived there. I wonder if the landscape helped the residents find some peace in what had to have been a hellish environment. If the serene landscape helped calm the internal screams and still the chaos.

This shot is amazing.. the beauty of the building is incredible! Thank you

wow.. that is stunning!

Coming back to this gallery I find it interesting that the wall plaster doesn't go higher than what we think is the lowered ceiling. Other than the arch it doesn't look like the ceiling was ever any higher. Just my theory.

Very awesome shot!!!!! Ur Awesome

Beautifully shot. Thank you!