942 Comments for Severalls Hospital

Geez dude, what a place and what a picture! It is frortunate that you are capturing so many of these places before they are gone forever! And for that we all Thank You!!!!

Fair enough Sketch. You may have noticed that our very own Dr Sketch has been here a long time too so it was natural that we would assume someone had hijacked his name. Not to mention the fact that it was really confusing...I responded thinking it was our buddy. There are a few trolls wandering about you see, so it was nothing personal. We're just looking out for each other.

Just thought I'd let you know, we aren't unwelcoming in anyway. I just thought that if you had been lurking here for a while you would have noticed the similarity in usernames.

You know Tommeh!!!, that's a really interesting idea you have there. All these structures that Motts has taken pictures of, the designs of the many different rooms, hallways, window placements... I wonder if there WAS a rhyme or reason as to why they were constructed the certain way that they were. It's been studied how colors, like wall paint, can effect a person's mood, so why not explore the way a whole building is designed for its specific purpose?
I'm sure that because of the area this asylum covered, long hallways could not be avoided. But, maybe that is why there are so many windows, and why they are so close to each other. To allow sunlight into what was no doubt a very intimidating hallway for staff and patients to use. Can you imagine, when it was in use, having to walk down these long hallways without windows, and just the lights you see above?

reminds me of hudson

I know Tony C. ! : ) Motts has definately a talent for making a person think they have vertigo with his pictures like these. I've had vertigo two times and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! : P "Bleahhh"

you have a keen eye but a question for you Motts, did you create the light or was it there naturally?? either way it is beautiful shot!!

this picture is fantastic. it looks like it is crying from the neglect it has received over the years with no one who cares. it amazes me how a picture can tell a story and so many peole can inturprit(spelling) what they see in it. giving the place a heart and a life. I love it.... again I only hope to have photos like yours someday Mr. Motts!

considering the fire damage it's held up remarkably well

i see...is there now competition for the title? :P

I have not written any comments until now, but have been a fan for a while. I've been called Sketch for 30 years, which is natural if your last name is "Sketchley"

Those things remind me of the boilers on the titanic

These boilers look more modern than the boilers in the school I work at nights...It was built in 1949....

The long and endless hallway....

What a GORGEOUS friggin work of ART! What a SHAME they cant make buildings like that anymore....

Looks like green fungus....and its dripping onto the floor....see the spots? YUK!!!