3,287 Comments for Danvers State Hospital

I agree with Leroy. Danvers State was truly a nightmare. But some patents had it better than others. Many staff members would take patents out to dinner, or take them home for Christmas. But the poor souls who died there should get respect, instead of having buldozers plow away their graves. My heart goes out to all those burried atop Hawthorn Hill.

I was aww-struck when I found out that DSH was being turned into condos. I was even more outraged when they took down the water tower. DSH wasn't as bad as it sounds, but there were those few who were tourted, and for them, I feel horrible. I hope Avalon puts a memorial dedication up on Hawthorn Hill to remember those who died there.

I take care of a woman who is 96 years told and her husband used to be a Dr. there in the 60's/70's. She has some interesting things to tell of the place. These pics are fantastic. I wish I had the chance to see the place.

They tore the joint down. The tunnels may exist in a slightly filled in form. Tha't's according to a member of the security force I worked with for a while.

what happen?

i got achance 2 sneek on2 the grounds 2yrs ago i remember seeing this lady walking down from the hosp with a dead look in her face no expressions what so ever .anyway when i got up there i was amazed at how beutiful the hosp was but i also felt a strong precence there i got cought by security and he escorted me out and believe me i was kind of happy because my friend wanted 2 stay but i just didnt feel rite i was scared now i wish i never got caught.im gonna c if i can get up there again this week.

It's so sad looking at this and knowing that none of the interior of the building exists now.

These photographs are truly awesome. Love the pics of the windows and doors. I have photographed many historic cemeteries. Would love to get inside a place like this. Kudos to you.

your all freaking NUTS get out of this hell hole.

The past 26 years I have work at a Mental instituion in Salem Oregon, USA. It was built in 1883 and they are tearing it down in the next couple of months. There are wings that are closed since 1976 (i bleive or near there) talk about creepy, we store equipment there so sometimes I go over there to retrieve things, the pictures of DANVERS look almost exactly like our hospital, very interesting......... I am going to miss this place............

Why would they put blue in a mental institution? Blue is known to be depressing. Either way, wish I could have visited this place...at least the outside. ;)

i would love 2 do there....... But that some crazys shit.... u see all th windows borad up... man.

This is %^&$#%^ scary

ty for the pictures , it makes me very sad to know that our state would sell a place of history . It makes me wonder what selectman is on the payroill for avalon oaks

i worked at danvers state hospital for two years. i have some amazing stories and wonderful memories of the patients. i gained many insights as to why many of them were there. i am grateful i had the opportunity as a recent grad from high school to work there with some of my friends. it took a unique personality to work there and really be with the patients. maybe some day i will write about my experiences. it is a shame that it was given up instead of helped. for many it was home.