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Oct 4, 2019 10:06:28   #
Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida
 
DrSteve2 wrote:
I recently visited the Pennhurst State Asylum in Spring City, PA. To say it was one of the creepiest places I’ve photographed would be an understatement. This property is in complete decay and many claim it’s truly haunted. Although I did not see any ghosts/spirits, it would not surprise me if it were haunted.

The Pennhurst property is massive with many buildings and they are all in some state of decay. I was only allowed to explore a couple of the buildings and it was a very depressing experience. The history of Pennhurst is truly awful and a sad commentary on how we once treated mental illness. Pennhurst was finally closed down after years of patient abuse and now it sits rotting as a testament to our inhumanity.

Anyway, I encourage you to check this place out online to get a real sense of the size and scope of the property. Make sure you buckle your seatbelt before you read the history of this place, it is terrible. Creepy places can be fun to explore and photograph but this place….WOW!
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Wow......you are correct. Thanks for capturing it even in decay , it's creepy +......oh yeah.

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Oct 4, 2019 10:35:08   #
Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.
 
The old institutions were horrible but are our "modern" institutions any better? Now we house our mentally ill on the streets of San Francisco and LA and Seattle and Pittsburgh and New York. At least those creepy old buildings had indoor plumbing. Now the only thing we provide for our "problem" citizens is a clean place to shoot up and a dose of Narcan if they over do it.

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Oct 4, 2019 11:05:58   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Scruples wrote:
Very Interesting! I never gave it much thought that I had made an extraordinary claim. As for "raising the BS Flag," I didn't take it as harsh. Perhaps, one day I shall be able to photograph a spirit of some sort. I have wanted to go to visit North Brother Island here in the bay by Riker's Island. It was a quarantined Medical Facility. Now it is a Egret Sanctuary. However, it is off limits to everyone. As for "magical thinking" that may be true. Perhaps I will discuss this with some of my friends who are psychologists.
Thanks for sharing, Chief!

Happy Shooting!
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Thanks. I would be very interested to hear what your friends have to say.

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Oct 4, 2019 11:18:39   #
chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon
 
Check this TV shows for information also.

https://ghostadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Pennhurst_State_School_and_Hospital_(episode)

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Oct 4, 2019 11:19:08   #
Susan yamakawa
 
The toys say it all

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Oct 4, 2019 11:19:38   #
Travelin' Bud Loc: New Mexico, Central Ohio & Eastern Kentucky
 
DrSteve2 wrote:
I recently visited the Pennhurst State Asylum in Spring City, PA. To say it was one of the creepiest places I’ve photographed would be an understatement. This property is in complete decay and many claim it’s truly haunted. Although I did not see any ghosts/spirits, it would not surprise me if it were haunted.

The Pennhurst property is massive with many buildings and they are all in some state of decay. I was only allowed to explore a couple of the buildings and it was a very depressing experience. The history of Pennhurst is truly awful and a sad commentary on how we once treated mental illness. Pennhurst was finally closed down after years of patient abuse and now it sits rotting as a testament to our inhumanity.

Anyway, I encourage you to check this place out online to get a real sense of the size and scope of the property. Make sure you buckle your seatbelt before you read the history of this place, it is terrible. Creepy places can be fun to explore and photograph but this place….WOW!
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Nice! I really like the one with the ball in it. Also the clown. Ya can never go wrong with clowns. LOL

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Oct 4, 2019 12:05:44   #
DrSteve2 Loc: Londonderry, PA USA
 
Headed to Eastern State tomorrow. Should be a very interesting shoot. Thanks!

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Oct 4, 2019 16:37:16   #
JustJill Loc: Iowa
 
DrSteve2 wrote:
I recently visited the Pennhurst State Asylum in Spring City, PA. To say it was one of the creepiest places I’ve photographed would be an understatement. This property is in complete decay and many claim it’s truly haunted. Although I did not see any ghosts/spirits, it would not surprise me if it were haunted.

The Pennhurst property is massive with many buildings and they are all in some state of decay. I was only allowed to explore a couple of the buildings and it was a very depressing experience. The history of Pennhurst is truly awful and a sad commentary on how we once treated mental illness. Pennhurst was finally closed down after years of patient abuse and now it sits rotting as a testament to our inhumanity.

Anyway, I encourage you to check this place out online to get a real sense of the size and scope of the property. Make sure you buckle your seatbelt before you read the history of this place, it is terrible. Creepy places can be fun to explore and photograph but this place….WOW!
I recently visited the Pennhurst State Asylum in S... (show quote)



Wow. Those pictures are creepy. If you want to know what went on inside of them, read Nellie Bly's Ten Days In A Madhouse.

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Oct 4, 2019 16:59:45   #
DrSteve2 Loc: Londonderry, PA USA
 
Thanks, I'll check it out. I grew up in the Philly area, so I know a lot of the history. Really sad.

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Oct 4, 2019 19:25:15   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Good work DrSteve2. How did you gain entrance? Is it open to the public? Some of you images are begging for a B&W conversion.

Don

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Oct 4, 2019 22:03:30   #
DrSteve2 Loc: Londonderry, PA USA
 
Thanks for your kind words and suggestion to convert some of my images to B&W. I will try that.
Pennhurst is open to the public but only through scheduled tours. They have a Daytime Photo Tour and tickets and available dates are listed. See https://pennhurstasylum.ticketleap.com/daytime-photography-tour/ for all the info.

Thanks again.

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Oct 4, 2019 23:47:14   #
HS Loc: Wanaque, NJ
 
HS JOINED:Jan 26, 2019
Post # 213 Loc: Wanaque, NJ
The exterior shots are not indicative of the abandonment of the interiors. In fact, it is the graffiti that hints of the despair experienced inside. However, the last photo seems to offer hope. No spirits, only sadness.

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Nov 14, 2019 11:28:43   #
DanielB Loc: San Diego, Ca
 
DanielB wrote:
Okay that IS really creepy.


But I like it. Iv'e been in a few places like this and there is an uneasy feeling of decay in them. I kind of like it though and I find places like this have a story to tell good or bad.

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Nov 15, 2019 18:56:18   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
I knew a brother and sister that had been in Pennhurst. He told us how badly they were treated.

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