Abandoned Hospitals

The haunting beauty of these abandoned hospitals tells the story of humanity's ever-evolving understanding of health and medicine.

A wheelchair sits in an abandoned hospital, facing 5 vibrant glass windows. photographed by Heather Hacker

Tuberculosis wards designed with beautiful sun porches demonstrate the belief that sunlight was vital for recovery. The stunning, high-ceilinged buildings by Thomas Kirkbride reflect his philosophy of treating mental illness through architectural design. Psychiatric institutions with wide hallways, sweeping open like a bat's wings, were popular for decades. 

In contrast, viewers can also explore the often-macabre operation and autopsy theaters, where medical professionals pushed the boundaries of human medical knowledge and practice.

The architectural structures of these hospitals shed light on each facility's unique purpose.

An empty autopsy theater in an abandoned hospital, with a cold, eerie atmosphere. photographed by heather hacker
A wooden bed in a decaying room of an abandoned hospital. photographed by heather hacker
Abandoned hospital debris: remnants of patient beds, a haunting reminder of the medical care once provided.
A forgotten stretcher in a decaying hallway of an abandoned hospital. photographed by heather hacker
An empty operating room in a deserted hospital, filled with dusty equipment and dim lighting.
A chilling view of an old, empty hospital morgue, featuring a rusted gurney. photographed by heather hacker
Front lawn of abandoned brick hospital, midfield state. photographed by heather hacker
Abandoned hospital's long decaying hallway, featuring a wheelchair at the far end.
Abandoned hospital mezzanine with sunlight streaming through big windows. photographed by heather hacker
Abandoned brick Norwich state hospital facade. Photographed by Heather Hacker.
A large abandoned wheelchair in the wide hallways of Pennhurst Asylum.
Abandoned hospital hallway with wheelchair and crutches left in corner.
Lonely wheelchair left in abandoned hospital corridor.
Abandoned hospital room with wooden floorboards and large windows, letting in natural light.
Big quiet room in abandoned hospital, featuring wooden floorboards and ample natural light.
An empty operating table in a deserted hospital, waiting for patients that will never come. photographed by heather hacker
Decaying debris inside an abandoned asylum
A haunting view of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, an abandoned hospital.
An old, rusty stand-up chair in an abandoned hospital.
The broken wheelchair in an abandoned hospital is a haunting reminder of past lives.

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