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I wouldn't recomend trying to go into the buildings. For many reasons. I actually tried to cut through Pilgrim once (by car). My self and my sister thought we would take the short cut through Pilgrim to the Sagtikos Pkwy. I had been there once during the day, it seemed very simple. All of a sudden we were lost driving in circles. I have a good sense of direction and could not find my way out. We both started getting really scared that we would not be able to get out. As we were driving we came apon a dirt road and a water tower and we saw something about waits high moving towards us on the dirt raod. It scared the crap out of us but we had to see what it was. As we got closer we could make out what it was. It was one of the wild dogs previously mentioned. It was scary yet sad at the same time. The dow was obviously malnutrioned, his ribs were severly caved in. WE were relieved that it was just a dog, but kind of confused why this dog was out in the middle of no where. We were still lost and now getting even more paranoid that we wouldnt be able to get out(it was about 9:30 pm) Finally after driving around for over 15 minutes we ran into a police officer. I pulled him over and explained how we were trying to cut through and couldnt find our way out. he gave us directions and I haven been back since just recetly. I started taking classes at Suffolk Co. College at night. I cut through to take the SAg home. Every time I see those buildings I get this really erie feeling. I think that place really is haunted! I didnt know half of the history on the place that I done now from researching. But I truly believe that places has spirits. Once people enter Pilgrim (patients) they never left. Unmarked graves a little too coinsidental if you ask me!

Howard, Judy Neal anyone with personal expericen on history of Pilgrim please contact me. hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com thank you

Mr. Motts, Frank & anyone who has or knows anyone who has actual expeience of Pilgrim pleae email me. I am writting a paper for school and also have persaonl interest (my has mental illness and had several yr stay in places like this) it would be very appreciated and helpful to me thank you. hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com

Lynn or anyone that has info on Pilgrim please get intouch with me. I am writting a paper for school but also have personal interest. My mother has a mental illness and has had long stays in places like this. I dont believe she was at pilgrim, I think Kings Park and South Oaks. I am very interested to find out what actually goes on in places like this. Also history, stories of treatment (patient) ghost stories any true actual historical events. hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com thank you

Sect, Lenny, Sam or anyone that has actual experiences fromPilgrim please email me with any info you may have. I am writting a paper for school but also have personal interest. My mother has mental illness and has been hospitalized for many years. I am curous to see what actualy goes on in places like this. you can reach me at hopfull_destiny@yahoo.com thank you for your help

Elizabeth you should do a little more research before you make comments like that. Obviously you are not from NY. You would know Pilgrim is not in Dix Hills and you would know that Dix Hills is a very Rich area. On a different note anyone with any experiences of Pilgrim please email me at hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com thank you

Catseye I would be very interested to hear of your story. If anyone else has any input, history or experience please email me at hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com I am writting a paper for school but also have personal interest and curiousity

Dustyhiker please email me your story I am writing a paper for school and I have great personal interest in Pilgrim itself. If you or anyone else has any stories please email me at hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com

I am interseted on learning the history of Pilgrim. If anyone has any stories of patient abuse, ghosts stories or actual events that occured there please email me. I would be very happy to hear from employees, patients or family memebers of patients. I am writing a paper and would like to have first hand info. Thank you. reach me at hopefull_destiny@yahoo.com

Wow, think how this ship probely survived dozens of storms and now its left to finally go down in a few feet of water. Moving thought.

WOW. Great shot!

Much respect to Lynne for doing a great job.
Great but disturbing photo's.
Strange that so much stuff was left around. I would have thought it would have been removed for scrap at least.

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Sagging under the weight
Of the effort to remain
Empty, sad, forgotten
Not a footfall, nor a voice
To break the silent dissonance
Layers stripped by time
Parings of a dimming spirit
My company is but birds and dust
And ghostly spirits of the past
The future is dimming
The feeble flicker of a flame
Blown out by apathy
A life forgotten

beautiful set of photos. This hospital seemed a lot nicer and not as ominous as some of the other ones you've visited - it seemed more cheerful and bright, and I liked how a lot of the walls and corridors had wall paper and other decorative touches like the light fixtures, like they wanted to make it a little more home-y. Wonderful work you've done!