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That appears to be an old mechanical alarm, similar to the old police sirens, but rather it would've been bolted to the wall, maybe a fire alarm.

Looks like a hipsters wet dream :P

I used to live near there after it was derelict. In answer to people's questions, the flag is Lutheran.

The "2333" is probably the internal extension for security or medical. In the (engineering) places I've worked, the internal emergency number was always something like that, following the pattern of "jam down the same key until something happens." The first three digits, being an internal extension, are automatic.

Awesome. Miss these buildings. There literally has been zero development here since most of the property was purchased by Walkoff in the 2000's. Such a shame.

It's a shame, the main building was set on fire in 2014. The community was working on a plan to repair the landmark- they won't have the chance now.

Did I hear someone say 'bar'....which way? It's 5:00 somewhere!

It's amazing to me as I go through this gallery..how many people are "freaked out" by these photos. Personally I find them very melancholy, and they make me wonder "what was"..as in what was the story of these ships? I would love to sit on the shore at night and just take it all in. I find wrecked ships very beautiful in their own way.

"I'm King of the World!!" Ha just had to do it! Still love the movie Titanic!

Just beautiful. I've been wondering as I look through this gallery..was it quiet when you were exploring? I imagine that you could hear the water softly lapping at the ruins of these once beautiful ships..maybe a few seagulls flying overhead. That's how I picture it!

Love this photo. I feel as though I'm on the ferry, after it's been hit by something and is sinking. Great job, Motts! Only you could capture this photo!

In my experience, permission is rarely given due to liability concerns, but you can certainly give it a shot.

Hi Diana, I do not have photos of the kitchens or meat preparation area at CVH; they could still be in use by the hospital (I kept to the long-abandoned areas).

I recall coming upon a very large band saw in a tiled room at another state hospital, which was labeled "Meat Saw." It was interesting to see, as many of these old hospitals raised their own livestock rather than buying cuts at the local store.

Thank you Patty - you have some great photos yourself, they have great color! I figured most of WSH had been renovated by now but it appears that is not so - I am hoping they'll still be able to save those buildings (and DeJarnette too)

I'm a student photographer, I was wondering if we need to speak to someone about having a small photo shoot assignment in the hospital? Do we need to pay or get a permit?