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Feb 18, 2013 9:45PM
And it's only a matter of time until Ghost Hunters, a Haunting, the Haunted, etc are all over those buildings with ghost stories.
And personally I would never want to live in a refurbished asylum. Not because I think there is supernatural crap going on (because I don't believe in that), but because they were houses of torture. I would be disgusted knowing I could possibly be sleeping in a room where someone had their skull cracked in. Or was strapped to bed. Or given shock treatment. Or any number of stupid things they did to people back in the 1800s and early 1900s.
Any of those Asylums that operated in the late 1800s and to the mid 1900s have had some of the most disgusting "treatments" towards patients. Why do you think all those places got shut down?
And personally I would never want to live in a refurbished asylum. Not because I think there is supernatural crap going on (because I don't believe in that), but because they were houses of torture. I would be disgusted knowing I could possibly be sleeping in a room where someone had their skull cracked in. Or was strapped to bed. Or given shock treatment. Or any number of stupid things they did to people back in the 1800s and early 1900s.
Any of those Asylums that operated in the late 1800s and to the mid 1900s have had some of the most disgusting "treatments" towards patients. Why do you think all those places got shut down?
Feb 18, 2013 9:42PM
I think it is wonderful that these old buildings are getting a new life. It would be nice if they could be rejuvenated by the local or federal governments for low income/homeless housing. Just think how much more productive and safe people would be if they could just have a roof over their heads, a bed to lay their heads on and a bathroom so they can feel human and good about themselves. When they get on their feet and have enough money to get their own place, then someone else can move in!
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Feb 18, 2013 2:43PM
WOW!-All of these buildings are absolutely beautiful. What amazing architects to have put their blueprint plans into actual buildings. It is hard to believe that one of them was once an asylum. I love all beautiful architecture. I would have loved to have spent time talking to Frank Lloyd Wright!
Feb 18, 2013 2:00PM
I live near Traverse City and worked for a an organization with an office in one of these buildings. It's an amazing piece of property! And I can tell you that many people who work and/or live here, have some strange stories to tell.... One of my favorite businesses in the commons is Stella's. It's a phenomenal restaurant that was built in the used-to-be morgue.
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Feb 18, 2013 1:34PM
I have to agree with the "great idea to turn these old gems into new and vibrant living spaces" however I just really don't know if some of the places that saw so much misery and death would be my ideal place to live. For instance you could build a mansion at ground zero and allow me to live there for free, I would decline.
Feb 18, 2013 1:31PM
I'd be a little worried to step foot on some of the old hospital properties, no matter how much lipstick they put on them. the fact is they may still be haunted by spirits who died there, particularly the asylums. I wouldn't be surprised if the landlords and owners get calls from the residents about paranormal actives. don't get me wrong, the buildings are gorgeous and really pretty what they done with them. but also keep in mind that old saying, don't disturb the dead. I would turn the asylums into museums or convert them into some sort of medical facilities.
Feb 18, 2013 12:36PM
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