592 Comments for Western State Hospital (Virginia)

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Yes, one building has been renovated into apartments, the others are proposed or underway.

http://villagesatstaunton.com/site-plan/
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It appears to be an old reservoir for the hospital. Here's a detail of an 1879 map of the drainage and catchment basin of the hospital (South is pointing up) - the placement of the pond matches the orientation of the original hospital building.
http://opacity.us/imag...asylum_creek_map.jpg

The full map can be found at the Library of Congress site here:
http://memory.loc.gov/...nd(g3882a+cwh00333))
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Wow..this is a brilliant shot Motts.Fantastic..paradoxical but harmonic at the same time!!!
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Mr. Motts--The last picture in the historic pictures, an aerial shot, shows what looks like an overgrown ampitheater in the top left corner. Is that what it is?
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Flushed,



Yes, we have a regular flood about once a week on the forensics psych unit where I work. Half are "man-made" and half are due to the construction.



Kathy,



Thanks!
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"Recycled" - ha! Flushed, you have a delicate way with words.
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Wonderful pictures! So glad to see you back :)
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Great job Mr. Motts! This was a massive place and I enjoyed every shot! Looking forward to the next, as usual.
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I agree. I love when places like this are not forgotten, including the dead.
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Love this shot!
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Wow, that's a lot of people buried out there!
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Wow. I also like cemetery shots. They're not all overgrown so someone is cutting grass out there I guess
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Love this!
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I actually like this shot. Lol, the middle second window actually looks like there's a TV on inside. Might be, lol!
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I hear ya Motts, I could hang around in these buildings for days, just enjoying everything. Thanks for giving us a peek inside!