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Castle Sterilizer was originally Wilmot Castle. They were the second most popular large sterilizer manufacturer in the US, behind AMSCO
(American Sterilizer Company). Castle was purchased by Getinge and AMSCO was purchase by STERIS. This is a nice old machine and would be considered a Medium size Steam Sterilizer. I have been a Biomedical Electronics Technician for over 30 years and know just about all medical Equipment. I don't like Castle either!

this is the creepiest picture i've seen so far. just to think, who the last person to wear it was. scary, but great picture!!

i'ma newbie btw.

i love this site!

this is my kind of stuff crazy hallways, dim lit rooms... love this type of shot motts

reminds me of .. never mind , great pics motts

this is the same pic you had posted for another building, perhaps Hellingly (i didn't go back to the top of the list and sort thru all the galleries again) Which hospital does it really belong to?

as allways nice job motts

My last name is Letchworth and I happened upon this site looking for ancestors. I would love to learn more. Where can I get info?

that's nice MD extreme. I'm sure your mother is very proud of you

Do you mean the laboratory? It is a place where scientists research causes of death, diseases, and anything else that can be examined post-mortem to further our knowledge of health and mental health. Quite standard actually.

I'd like to know where you are getting your facts, they seem a bit off and you might want to make sure they are correct before filming a documentary...

GWEN - Send me an email when you can. I have access to a ton of records on former residents, as well as being in communication with them. Don't know if I can help, but could definitely try.

I had a nightmare like this once.

They were underfunded, hence had a staff of lesser qualifications. More that 10% of direct care workers had criminal records. Check the archives. Its a known fact. And as far as the rapes, how can you explain the pregnancies of the mentally retarded women that were segregated from men, other than staff. And the autopsy records of pregnant patients?

By the way, this pic isnt where the bodies were stored before burial, it was where they were stored before they were experimented on. Its located in a hallway just outside the "expirement" room which contains tables and drains.

For all those interested in a type of study, feel free to contact me. I have been touring this place for about 3 months now. I've been getting a lot of pics. The creepiest thing is that I am touring it with two very mildly retarded people that were both residents of letchworth. The stories that they have will blow your mind. Im thinking of a type of film or documentary to produce that can be used for current mental health workers or sold to benefit such agencies. If anyone would be interested in helping, please contact me, I can use as much information as possible. Thanks.

What wonderful detailing!