3,485 Comments for Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry)

Amazing.... I remember exploring these buildings as a teenager in 1980-1986. There were always lines of parked cars along the tree lined drive every Friday and Saturday nights, teens partying and trying to scare each other. I'm amazed we didn't get seriously hurt. I have many fond memories of exploring this place... to know the truth behind it is sad...

sissy - from what I understand, Byberry had abuse going on up until the time that it closed its doors.

unfortunately that link doesn't work anymore :(

im suprised that no one graffitied on this

hm, anyone ever stop to think about the fact that this is a thatre for watching ppl getting disected? like, hey grab some popcorn and watch the blood gush!
idt the tagging should be nagged about so much. whats done is done and theres no turning it back.
lets all appreciate these pictures and think of what it was like in these rooms when everything was up and running.
no matter how messed up or gruesome or inhumane it seems :)

What a story these photographs and website tell. All the years in the 70's and 80's when I drove by these abandoned buildings and wondered what history the walls held, maybe I didn't really want to know. I'm glad to now, less then 24 hr's from 2010 read and see some of the history. May we live and learn and never go back to this again, and may a guiding light lead the ex patients and employee's to a healthy, peaceful future.

Why Todd? Did someone you know die their? or are you just being a dick tree?

No, i only thought the other spiral staircase was great, This one is most definitely the Best set of steps ive ever seen! What a climb!

The most interesting spiral staircase ive ever had the pleasure of seeing! ThanxMotts!

Does indeed look like a spinal column.

Eerie.

Kinda looks like an open mouth.

Strange that they'd leave an intact X-Ray machine behind. They aren't cheap.

Weird room.

Stunning shot.