4,224 Comments for Northampton State Hospital

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I've heard alot of the horror stories Lynne, most of the clients my wife cares for in group homes were "dumped on the streets" from a place called Fairview in the early 80's. And, who the hell is calling you names?
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They couldn't make a movie set look this f--king awesome!!!
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I love the white album!!
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Lynne, I would like to think this place will be here in 20 years!
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I hope the floor you were standing on was stable and not groaning underneath your feet. What a shot! (hey, great place for that new wrought iron spiral staircase, eh? LOL!)
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AYUH! That's some FUNKY wallpaper!! (and wasn't put on with much care either)
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Where did the door at the other end of the room lead to?
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Motts, do you have any recommendations or links to Kirkbride deisgn and/or plans? I'm wondering where the layout suggestions can be found (as an architecture buff, I love stuff like this)
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I could only imagine if those colors were fresh and vibrant when still in use and how the sense of dread must have lurked in the hallway...and the feelings of hopelessness for any patients who should see those colors and that cathedral ceiling.
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....thinks of MunchkinLand....

"Follow the little grey string!"
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The cafeteria ceiling in my freshman dorm had that recessed concrete, along with narrow windows, a dome central ceiling and it was round in shape....made us wonder if Darth Vader gave the decorating advice....looked like something right off of a DeathStar.
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Funny that the tile on the walls is SO clean and the tub and floor are so filthy.
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Motts, thanks for the info. If they really are going to demolish it, they're out of their minds. :( AND I LIVE IN VEGAS! Anything more than 20 years old and they blow it up!
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erm, not anything /real/ bad
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Err, yes. It's not anything bad...just their warped sense of humor. um...www.tacoclub.org