609 Comments for Rathen State Hospital

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Looks like moss and plaster to me too, institutions mostly had tile or vinyl floors for easy clean ups. If I'm not mistaken, I can see white and green lino under all that mess.
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Well done once again.
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This photo reminds me of the description of the 'wheelers' in Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest".

"After breakfast the aides would take the wheelers into the tub room and hose them off..."
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Are you sure that's carpet? It looks like moss.
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@ Larry D--Yeah, I remember all that stuff too.

Now I feel old--like this building.
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The 'writing' on the wall looks like some kind of hieroglyph.
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That is hand-worked tile by old-school tilesetters. The work here was designed to last many, many years. Too bad it's in such a state of decay.
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I want one of these! It looks to be quite comfortable.
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Great gallery!
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Did you try to clean away any of the debris for a better look at the tile? It doesn't appear that there is much left :(
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Oh, how time ravages.
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That is a fantastic picture. I love the rust drips on the floor.
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Creepy! I love this shot.
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It's like traveling back in time! I actually like how bright and vibrant they are.
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ty spydertap