Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum part 2

in #travel8 years ago

Definitely Haunted! Spirits wrapped around my legs and feelings were pervasive. Large winding staircases and entryways were once very grand.
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It is now called Westin Hospital. Weston, WV.
During the time it was operational, it was overcrowded, at times, 10x capacity. At that time anyone could be admitted by anyone. Often, husbands dropped their wives. People left unwanted children. Unlike today, handicapped, malformed, and any other person deemed to be a burden were left here and forgotten. Visitors were few.
Many were functional enough to spend time in the town unescorted.
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Declared Haunted
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A view of the clock tower through a sun window in a dark hall.
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Down a long hall
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Our guide
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Me in the women's ward. Maybe I belong there? Lol.
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The grounds
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