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if taggers were "artists" they would not tag a place such as this.

Looks like temporary wiring; often used once the building has sat unused for a while and the existing wiring is in dubious condition.

I would imagine it is a loaf of bread, to symbolize the charity this person has given to children in need.

In Christian tradition the tabernacle is where the Eucharist is stored, and is typically locked to prevent unauthorized use of the consecrated items within.

I just returned from an old botany museum, and saw a very similar device on display - it was used for measuring small quantities of plant material for use in pharmaceuticals. Since the piece photographed above was owned by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, I presume it was used for the same purpose; perhaps creating the right amount of materials for making pills.

There were two skylights high up above the stage; I imagine they provided a natural overhead light for live performances, and were common in older playhouses. I've noticed that these often let water in once the theater has been closed, making the stage a rather dangerous place to traverse.

The multi-eyed "monster" shown in this picture is actually a portion of what is a gingerbread house roof and wall. I found a full picture on this site under the heading "The Children Did Suffer". http://weirdnj.com/stories/pennhurst-asylum/

Mission Hill Convent - such fine name - sounds so purposeful; like you would have to climb to reach, and then be rewarded with a view.

Thanks Mr. Motts - really like this alone/lonely 1950-ties armchair in a pink room with a corner window: The Chair even looks PINK! (but it´s beige?)
Wonder if it faces East - and Our Lady Of Perpetual Help may be seen?

I vaguely recall an SUV that patrolled the grounds, but that was way back in 2007; I haven't been back since.

We used to get patients who would come the Northville Downs horse track down the street when I worked for Northville PD. They were 10%er's because they would hang out near the pay out windows and if you hit it big on a race you could have them redeem your ticket for 10% of the winnings, which was less than you would pay in taxes. At least back then (early "90's) mentally/physically disabled did not pay taxes on gambling winnings, so you got more money and they got money for the comensary etc.

The courtroom would have been used for committal hearings to hold someone for longer than the 72 hour evaluation period. It was easier/safer (some of the people committed there were dangerous) to have it all there at the facility than trying to transport someone to the local court house for the hearing

This is Home #61, where my grandparents lived. My grandfather was an Assistant Director. I spent many childhood days visiting here, sitting in the sun room (windows at the right side in this picture), "helping" Grandma by over watering her many plants, playing with some of the children who lived on "The Circle," and rummaging in the basement. It pains me to see these homes in such disrepair. There was a vibrant and diverse community here at one time.

I was looking for information and images in regards to my home town of Central Islip, oldest history, when I found your site. The images are very helpful and interesting. Thank you.

I really want to see this place

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