243 Comments for Samuel R. Smith Infirmary

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If the room's ability to stop the spread of mold is any testament to its ability to stop the spread of disease... I'm thinking that didn't work out so well for them.
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Wonderful composition Motts. I really like the decay of the ceiling and the absence of floor - it looks like a nightmarish reflection. The dust looks like fog. :-) You definitely have a gift!
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Oh my God, this literally took my breath away. Such a beautiful shot.
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Thanks Motts!! Once again another Wonderful to see? Keep taking more Motts.
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Yes, the attic is quite impressive - vaulted trusses in a sailing vessel like shape... I cannot remember why I skipped it; perhaps the steps looked dubious. I do regret it though.
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reminds me of the grand staircase on RMS titanic, similar level of decay, too
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most attic staircases are drabby and closed in yet this is very elegent....would of never known it went to the attic....was the attic nice looking too?
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wow....to bad it wasent preserved....all that work way back then only to be destroyed....but thanks to Motts we can preserve it in our memories.
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I'm a long time (several years) fan of this site and check in regulary to see if anything new has been posted. I love all of the galleries, history and amazing talent in photography. This shot just truly moved me. Perfection on so many levels.
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Stunning... You captured this so beautifully.

I've truly fallen in love with this shot.
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It's beautiful...
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Nice gallery Motts, shame about the condition this place is in tho.
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If you had the money, and time im sure that could be converted in to a really nice home.
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The place isa mess but there doesnt seem to be too much graffiti
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Love those railings