3,287 Comments for Danvers State Hospital

Is a "fashionesta" a female fascist who wears nice clothes? Sorry, I am regrettably unfamiliar with the term.

PS I am a fashionesta

CAS I know when I see a mirror and do U think there is a mirrir in the middle of the garveyard

Fantastic website and really great to read through all the comments.

While Big Ed's diplomacy might require a little work, it is true that some of the stories appearing on this site appear to be written by folk who just crave attention. Descerning between emotive opinion and objective accuracy can be difficult, especially with the stunning images portrayed here stirring intense emotions, as they do. However, Margaret was thorough enough to provide her real name (we hope), along with a very plausible story. Activities within the confines of an institution are often difficult for the outside world to understand. Events that occur within plain sight seem appalling to those who are accustomed to basic human rights.

It is such a privilege to hear from someone who *might* have first-hand knowledge of these places, that we should encourage visitors like Margaret to contribute as much as they feel comfortable divulging. Perhaps someone might even substantiate their story with pictures or a scan of discharge papers.

I think this is beautiful....well not the FATTY SALTY CAN'T REACH part, but the way the angels are happy above the devil...it really says something...makes ya wonder what was going through the graffer's head at the time....

i read the book Project 17 and all i can think about is this insane asylum....
and my friend read the book after me and she was looking at the pics on the internet and found this pic of the angels on the stairwell...now all i do is get on this site...especially if i have any free time at school....i'm surprised the teachers haven't tried to send me to the counselor....but this has got to be the most beautiful pic i've seen.....i love it and wish they would not have demolished the hospital.....

U can still explore it now duh

wowwwwwwww!!!!!!
thats scary and my dad road his dirt bike through there with his friends and walked to.
i can't believe he did that

I wish I could have gone there. It is so beautiful! I just...feel like...I was one of them, you know? I feel connected to that place.

i live near this place the stories are numerous if you ever get a chance to read project 17 read it it talks about the weird things that go on there many people have died there and if you went in you never came out...

Always wanted to find and read the files of a long forgotten mental patient. Eh-What a dream. x_x

I agree with you. All the state hospitals are in sad shape and do not hold good memories. I worked at Paul A Dever in Taunton and it was in the same shape. If the state sells these properties the money should go to other state hospitals that are currently open to improve conditions. I remember all the clients sitting around in bean bags doing nothing, no staff to interact with them....all they did was clean them up and ignore them.

Here here.
But i know no one.

My Mistake, I just realized the Danvers State hospital has been around that long.
1874. i thought it said 1974. sorry bout that!.