290 Comments for Westborough State Hospital

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It would have been great for this wood to have been reused. You can't even buy quality wood like they would have used anymore.
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I know there are so many issues with this, but it would be nice if the states would let licensed scrappers go in and remove wood/doors/fixtures once these are officially abandoned. There are so many board feet of very high quality trim that could be reclaimed and reused.
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My first thought seeing the pic is that they were raising birds as one of the therapy programs. Nice craftsmanship and probably built by residents.
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Agreed, beautiful wooden door. I wonder what the niche next to it was originally for?
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Based on the painted brick, it looks like that nice arch had gotten covered by a lowered ceiling that has long since gone. Love the new gallery!
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Thanks Iceberg, that's so nice to hear!
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No, it's just a screen that allows for communication through the door; the other side can be seen in the next photo. Devices like this helped prevent the attendant from getting poked in the eye, spat upon, etc.
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Motts,
I managed to contact the author of State Boys... and asked him if he would be interested in my story. Turns out he was contracted to do that book and he deosn't really just do books by just taking up someones story.
Seems shocking to me now that I was able to correspond with him directly.
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I think this is my favorite. The light and the color is very peaceful to me.
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Imagine; so hot and sunny - blinds on every window
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So that silver thing on the door isn't a speaker of some sort?
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Motts, I'm likely not the only one to think this, but, I wish I could be with you during your explores. To see these places, to be able to tour them & capture images that'll outlive them is amazing. You have a great talent & I am glad you have allowed us all to come along with you & live through you. I can't wait to see the next place you share with us all.
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Nice to see others from the Southern parts of Detroit and surrounding areas
Very lovely room too!
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I'd nope on outta there lol
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It definitely reminds me of a train station