609 Comments for Rathen State Hospital

Beautiful, natural decay. If nature is left to do her work, the results can be breathtaking. But ya gotta love those 1970s curtains.

Oh wow. What a beautiful shot. Only you, Mr. Motts, can capture such a moment perfectly.

Seems like old wheelchairs do get around quite a lot!

Fantastic!! A new gallery! **Doing the happy dance**

But on another note, the background story of this facility was fascinating and disturbing. The historical aspect cannot be ignored as this was the birthplace of the Kirkbride plan. However, reading about all the surgeries and tooth extractions in search of a "cause" of mental illness must have made this place a Hell on earth. I believe it was Winston Churchill who said "Those who refuse to learn from the past, are destined to repeat it". These spectacular galleries will teach many the past mistakes of antiquated mental health care. And for that, we thank you.

Cool chairs in a strange sort of way!

Always a piano left behind.

It looks in good shape compared to it's surrounding!

Awesome shot. I can't tell if this is a window or a hole in the wall.

Wow, a new post and I am first to comment! It will be great I am sure!