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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Westborough > Westborough State Hospital
 Name
Westborough State Hospital
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 Database Info
created by Duffy on 7/22/2008 2:12 AM
last modified by Kurt on 8/20/2019 3:15 PM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
While parts of the hospital were abandoned in the seventies the entire location was recently closed in 2009. Tunnels connect the older buildings which offer a great amount to see both in structure and contents.
 Basic Information
Type: State Hospital (Cottage Plan)
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Difficult, it's gone
Recommendation: drop everything - must see
 Physical Information
Address

Westborough, Massachusetts
United States
Owner: Private Owner
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  •  Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • flooding
  • water
  • air quality
  • Incredibly unsafe flooring
  •  Interesting Features
    Cafeteria/kitchens, utility tunnel access as well as above ground halls connecting some buildings and allowing for a secure courtyard of brush in the center. Buildings contain everything from pianos to gurneys to mannequins.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  • welded doors
  • wooden boarding
  • On foot and drivethrough security patrols. Contractors can enter buildings
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1847
    Closed: 2010
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    Westborough Insane Hospital was established in 1884 and made use of the campus built in 1847 that housed the State Reform School for Boys which had relocated across the lake and became the Lyman School for Boys (closed in 1971).

    The campus was constructed on farmland sold to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Lovett Peters.

    Various new buildings were added nearby to the old main building over the late 1800s and into the second half of the 1900s.

    In 2010, two years ahead of schedule, Westborough State Hospital was closed with the new Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (replacement of Worcester State Hospital) to be opened in 2012.

    Preparations for the demolition of the campus began in 2018 and are expected to come to fruition in a short amount of time.
     Media Coverage
    www.communityadvoc...hospital-property/

    www.bostonglobe.co...NmG9pyH/story.html
     Future Plans
    The campus will be demolished as part of a mixed-use site.
     Stories
    repurposing: women's correctional facility
    Mon, Jun 10th, 2013
    posted by gimpcat
    "The Vegetable Ward"
    Thu, Sep 29th, 2011
    posted by Weirdlig


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     Photo Galleries
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    Westborough

    posted by 20SeVeN
    7 pictures
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    So apparently my dad worked here
    Wed, Mar 9th, 2011
    posted by Weirdlig
    20 pictures
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    Insanectuarys Visit
    Wed, Apr 20th, 2011
    posted by Duffy
    4 pictures
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    Exteriors Feb 2012
    Sun, Feb 12th, 2012
    posted by Weirdlig
    4 pictures
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    Camping out
    Sun, Apr 22nd, 2012
    posted by Weirdlig
    14 pictures
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    Madison Security<3
    Mon, Apr 30th, 2012
    posted by Kurt
    10 pictures
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    Exteriors + new building
    Tue, May 1st, 2012
    posted by Weirdlig
    24 pictures
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    Hennessey (#44) & Childs (#41)
    Sat, Feb 20th, 2016
    posted by Kurt
    15 pictures
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    quite the place
    Mon, Mar 26th, 2018
    posted by Pearson
    8 pictures
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    Winter Trips (2012 - 2015)
    Thu, Dec 20th, 2018
    posted by Kurt
    18 pictures
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    WSH my favorite place
    Sun, Nov 24th, 2019
    posted by StateHospitalExplorer
    25 pictures
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    Jan 2013
    Thu, Sep 9th, 2021
    posted by Weirdlig
    10 pictures


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     Web Links
    http://www.telegra...00411/NEWS/4110497

    http://en.wikipedi...ugh_State_Hospital
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 9/9/2021 8:52 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 9 21 at 20:52, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Sep 9 21 at 13:41, Weirdlig added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Sep 9 21 at 13:36, Weirdlig created a new gallery
  • on Nov 24 19 at 13:00, Steed validated this location
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:15, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 6 and 11
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:15, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 5 and 24
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:15, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 3 and 16
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:14, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 2 and 19
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:14, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 1 and 15
  • on Nov 24 19 at 1:13, StateHospitalExplorer swapped pictures 0 and 16
  •  Forum Threads about this Location
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    You must log in for this feature to work.Demolition updateKurt01839/3/2019 2:58 PM by Kurt
    You must log in for this feature to work.DemoMikeB31613/22/2019 6:58 PM by MikeB
    You must log in for this feature to work.UpdateThirdEye01237/20/2015 5:33 PM by ThirdEye
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