I wanted to know a little more about the Central Islip location as I work over in CI on carlton ave i the new shopping center. we have seen ghosts and have had strange things happen such as some man saying shhhhh! a girly following us in a red sweater and one girl felt someone pull her hair. Where exactly was the building for CI ? how else can I find out info.
I moved to Brentwood in the late 1950's. I lived across Wickes Road from Pilgrim. I knew several friends who lived there, and I went to their homes at times ( they must be pictured here ). One of my friends had a pony, and we used to take it around the grounds in a carriage. As children, we used to play on the grounds, chase the pigs, etc. I remeber one of the outer houses on the farm near the pig farm, that we thought was very haunted.
I worked at Pilgrim for 3 years, 1987-1990 as a phone technician. I remember going into these houses every now and them to fix a problem. At this time, patients who were able enough lived here and destroyed most of thsse. I remember being fasinated with the dumb waiters and finding all sorts of goodies on the bottom, old beer and soda cans, tobbacco cans and just all sorts of things. I haven't seen Pilgrim in about 10 years now.
...I was there last night, and I really need some more information. Please email me at Lhiata@yahoo.com if you have any, it's of some personal importance... thanks.
Recently we had a patient from NEFSH transfer to Pilgrim Hospital. Looking at these photos really make me want to visist it. I love looking at things of the past.
Larry -- I am so sorry about your mother (and I'm sure many other people who aren't so suspicious of other people's motives are too) and also for anyone else who has gone through pain due to mental illness and its far-reaching effects -- ignore anyone else who says otherwise -- to argue with you over something like that is downright warped and pathetic and they may be in need of some psych help themselves. ;) Don't worry -- most people in the world are good and we DO care. Good luck to you.