592 Comments for Western State Hospital (Virginia)

Yeah, the sky is really interesting in this photo. That is a massive building! Was it pretty quiet there, Motts? I bet it's so nice to walk around during the warmer months.

I meant, make "use" of them, lol.

This looks straight out of a movie! They really should save these buildings and make us of them.

I love those white columns! I would have loved to walk through this area.

Motts, how long has this place been closed? Doesn't look too bad though.

It does look like you'll drop off into nothing, lol.

I hope they make use of that beautiful, old organ.

Yay, an old hospital! Thanks for getting us another new gallery already!

for some reason reminds me of the twins in The Shining. great shot, I love the wide angle lens.

Cool, confused face sinks:)

This is beautiful! It's amazing to think that it was built 184 years ago and is still standing strong- it looks almost new!!

Wow!! When I first looked at the photo, the angles of the banisters and gaps in the floor above mixed with the semi-circle window, appeared to create a big hungry face about to eat the poor door!

Out of time - in my eyes it is timeless. Love this picture. Not sad; just realistic.
Good to know this place is being taken care of. Proof it can be done. Well, also.
People will live/live there and cherish it, unmarked graves and all.

It's great to see a new gallery and its way up north in VA where the winters are cold and snowy. I hope to see more galleries coming

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful location! I'm happy they are developing this place, what a wonderful setting.