609 Comments for Rathen State Hospital

That cracked me up Pbuick.... could roast several yard birds on that!

Metal doors with observation windows. Over time the decay & rust adds to the sinister appearance. All those lined up like that make for an awesome shot.

Penicillin at its finest! Maybe not....i think thats blue mold :)

What a shame it was locked...Could you see anything through the window part of the door? Looks dark in there.

The hall and the doors looks much wider here.

How cool is that!?

Reminds me of thousands of puzzle pieces...Would not want the job of putting them together

Oh My! What a great photo!

Enjoyed that blast from the past Larry :)

Some photos make you want to just stop and stare... this is one of those!

Fire is exactly what i thought to Toot! & a fire in there is not to far-fetched given the crispy, peeling look of the paint.

Amazing colors! Love the Valances still hanging over all the windows.

When I first started my job 15 years ago, they used glass jars. Now only disposable ones.

It was revolutionary in the treatement of people who were restrained for whatever reason, to keep turning them to prevent bed sores. They used them in acute care hospitals for people with spinal injuries...fastening them to the bed frame and turning them periodically to prevent skin shears and bed sores by redistributing pressure.

Thanks Mr. Motts!