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From 1980s when the building was used as a daycare center.

That is Bldg 40

I grew up in the next town and actually lived up the street from the hospital for nine years. The place was shut down in the 70s when civil liberties groups filed lawsuits across the country. Instead of just warehousing the mentally ill, they were supposed to receive outpatioent services and live normal lives. So the hospitals emptied out. It didn't work out as planned and many of the former patients became the homeless. They wandered Norwich and every other city and town across the USA. I know a woman who was at Norwich Hospital for killing her husband. The hospital was used for those found to be "innocent by reason of insanity" but not considered a violent risk. Connecticut had a different institution for that. The hospital is really prime real estate that is just left to rot. Unfortunately, electrotherapy and ice baths were not torture; they were actually considered helpful therapy at the time. Just like in another age they might have drilled holes in their heads to let the demons out.

The architecture is beautiful but it really is a sad place.

I also read the article in the paper today, and have always wanted to see the inside of the facility .These paitures are awesome, Thanks!

Very sparse.

I just want you guys to know this site is absolutly amazing. I am currently writing a book that takes place at a mental hospital and your photos really help me get into the wolrd of hospitals and such. Thanks a bunch =D

Oh, lovley stairs.

Neato.

I love the color of the light in this, it gives it an eerie, other worldly look.

Our local newspaper - The New London Day - in CT. has an article on 'Urban Explorers' -http://www.theday.com/...8f-b16a-332f3714c622 - that's why I'm at this site ~ I checked out a few things on this fireplace ~ here you go for anyone interested ~ those are our state tree - the Charter Oak and the emblem in the middle is 'The Armorial Bearings' - Arms of the State - the saying means - "QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET" (He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)

That looks alot different from that photo.

Stunning!

my brother was a patient there
I was very litlte when I went to visit him and this brings back some memories that I have forgotten and it reminds me of why my mother had him removed

Could all that lead paint have anything to
do with a patient's mental condition??

I can see "him"