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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
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Sarah
February 16, 2022
Very interesting history. Great architecture. Take a tour!
Kara
July 8, 2022
A old psychiatric hospital founded in 1864-1994. Known for being forcibly closed due to patient mistreatment. Now open for tours. Haunted house in October!
Lucas
November 2, 2019
I can not give a personal recommendation,never visited. but it's a popular attraction about an hour drive.
Barbara
January 27, 2017
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. It was designed by the renowned architect Richard Andrews following the Kirkbride plan, which called for long rambling wings arranged in a staggered formation, assuring that each of the connecting structures received an abundance of therapeutic sunlight and fresh air. The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950's with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illne
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, constructed between 1858 and 1881, is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. It was designed by the renowned architect Richard Andrews following the Kirkbride plan, whi…
Jeff And Liz
July 8, 2021
If you love history this is the place for you. We learned so much on this tour and the kids want to go back for more!
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