609 Comments for Rathen State Hospital

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I need that sign for my office
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markymark - that's the first thing I thought of when I saw this, that they were a bunch of candles. Glad to know I'm not the only one, I thought my eyes were going (again).
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HOLY COW - I knew they had these contraptions for car engines so they were easier to work on but I never imagined they had them for people too!
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I could clean this room up and move right in.
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That is just gross, although I do like the green color
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it always evokes a feeling of dispair when I see musical instruments in this condition.
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That HAS to be from the 1950's, based on styling and especially color
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I was a junior in high school at this time, brings back memories.
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the plaster they used didn't hold up very well, did it?
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This reminds me of a chicken coop
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Impressive!
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I love the tattered valance that's there, rotting away
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Nice way to end the week, with new photos!
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either they didn't lock it went they left or someones been in there
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I should note that this particular wing was not part of the original Kirkbride plan, but rather added on to it in later years (early 1900s I would estimate).