Originally built in the 1950s, the site functioned until a combination of factors forced its closure in the 2000s. The institution itself is particularly notable due to its academic acclaim, with several well-known papers and books about proper treatment of mental illness being published by medical professionals working for it.
When the site closed, a small but vocal group of local citizens spoke out against the closure, arguing that the site was still in use and still necessary for the benefit of the local community. Since the site closed, several development plans have been put forth, yet none have proceeded due to the large quantity of hazardous materials present on-site.
Today, the site is largely overgrown. Unfortunately, due to the presence of roaming security, I didn’t get many good shots of the outside.
While exploring one of the buildings believed to have no power, we stumbled on an elevator stuck between floors that still had power.