1,244 Comments for Central Islip State Hospital

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Motts - How big was this thing?
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Ha! Nice highlander reference.
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Interesting that the peeling paint is mostly above the door level.
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The firehouse looks so "alone".
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Very cool!
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They appear to be garbage cans, but they also look a bit like the government issued supply containers for fallout shelters, that contained food, water, toiletries, etc in case of a nuclear attack. The basement had a large septic tank just for this purpose, as well as some supplies.
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Yup those are old hair dryers from the 50s-60s eras.
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Thanks Mr Motts! Love your punctuality. It almost seems a new gallery is updated every time I miss some beauty around. I simply love your shots.
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Amazing gallery Mr. Motts! It's too bad the site is gone now, but at least it will live on through your work.
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Genuinely unsettling...
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Oh my god! That's like my schedule from work...

I'd normally say ' great shot, fabulous insight into the goings-on inside the institution', but then I have a good idea about them :P
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Great emotion provoking piece, Motts... sad, pitiful, borderline tragic. I wonder what become of the resident who used to hold this raccoon?
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Ethereal and oh so frightening is a subtle, gentle sort of way. Grand shot!
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That's gotta be plastic... right? It's either that, or someone's found the Highlander equivalent of a tropical house plant...
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Was thinking the same, silkster40z... great shot!