Sanita Hills: Summering with NYC’s Sanitation Workers
Nestled in the woods near Whaley Lake, NY, are the last vestiges of a one-time summer camp for NYC sanitation workers and their families.
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The Long Goodbye: Reflections on Hudson River State Hospital
“HRPC is a reminder of the the state sanctioned non-voluntary commitment of thousands of human beings and the torture of those mentally ill of the 19th and 20th century.” – Robert Foresman In 2013 the Facebook page Abandoned Hudson Valley launched with a series of iPhone photos of Hudson River State Hospital. The reaction was […]
Hudson River State Hospital Flyover
A very significant demolition and preservation update was recently released for the Hudson River State Hospital outlining both those buildings that are to be preserved and those to be demolished.
Tea & Sympathy: Exploring an Abandoned Convalescent Home
We’re often asked if abandoned places are haunted, and we always say that while we can’t be certain, we haven’t seen any ghosts yet. And then there’s this place. A former convalescent home located in an upscale New York suburb, “Greenleaf” was the final stop on life’s journey for many.