364 Comments for Northville State Hospital

Those niches in the back are too small, and seemed to just be closet space. There were small rooms that almost seemed like confessionals (next photo), but they were probably just changing stations as there was no communication window. Most hospitals this size catered to a variety of religions, with multiple services held at different times (especially on Sundays).

Small couch? Is that gang-speak?

Speaking of pools, and very off-topic, I've always had a fascination with the pool on the Titanic for some reason. Yes, I'm weird!

I too love the curved hallways

Any idea what this room was?

I'm wondering if the area in the back is a confessional of some sort? (I'm Catholic so I know what the old confessionals were like)

Ugh Sked...agree. That tag really torks me off!

Mike and Freespirit..I was thinking that, too. Those lockers are in fabulous condition! And I too hate to see these places just sit and rot.

Claudia, have absolutely no idea - but three hinges is definitely stronger - so a very good point. Or archiect choice?
A lot of the older asylums and hospitals (end 1800, beginning 1900) have three hinges. (And beautiful doors, 5 or 6 panels!)
Am trying to understand when the change came.
My house is built 1935: two hinges on every door. (Am in Sweden)
But there are three hinges on older doors here too.
So methinks the change was end of twenties....
but then Northville was built 1951....hmmmmm.......so I can´t figure it out. Because mostly the newer ones have two hinges.
Are you checking it out as well? Hinges and lamps I check thoroughly, hahaha.
May you always be well, Claudia. Awesome pictures!

Why did they hang it upside down?

nasty nasty banks of florescent light tubes, must have added a lot to the essential 70's gloom

I believe this was the mandatory blood donation-station.

I agree with flushed.

Dear sweet lord, they even have that nasty tile in the gymnasium!

We only see the soap dispenser, because we fear the soap dispenser. . .