Posted March 28, 200718 yr Hayswood Hospital, located in Maysville, Kentucky, overlooks the central business district and the Ohio River. Picturesque views are afforded from all three sides, from the historic row houses to the looming churches, the patients had scenes that were unmatched. It was constructed in the 1800s originally as the Wilson Infirmary, operated by May Peale Wilson, until 1908 (2). Soon after May Wilson's death in 1908, the Infirmary closed and was subsequently demolished. Construction began on the new Hayswood Hospital in 1915; two additions in 1925 and 1971 expanded the operations along the hillside. The landlocked and geographically-challenged hospital closed in 1983 after Meadowview Regional Medical Center opened on the outskirts of the city. Currently, the city of Maysville is exploring the possibility of converting the structurally-sound multi-story building into apartments that would compliment the surrounding neighborhoods. Currently owned by Ester Johnson, it was acquired in 1994 at public auction; subsequently, Classic Properties was established to oversee the building. In 1999, Johnson announced plans for renovations through Classic Properties, although financing troubles kept any renovation project at bay. During this time, another Classic Property, the former Maysville High School, was renovated into apartments. The former school is often cited as a model for what the former hospital could be. Be sure to check out the Hayswood Hospital page at Abandoned for more updates, and for more photographs! Here are a few that I would like to share -- "Extended stay" Doesn't this remind you of an insane asylum, with its hospital green colors? "The long road" Straight from the X-Files! "Lobby" Enjoy this set!
March 28, 200718 yr I found this photo especially interesting! Thx for sharing your pics seicer and keep up the good work on your explorations!
March 28, 200718 yr These abandoned hospitals always creep me out, same with mental hospitals. Great pictures though, you really captured the light in these spaces beautifully.
March 30, 200718 yr holy "TALES FROM THE GIMLI HOSPITAL" batman! ps -- don't bother renting that movie -- it's extreme canadian weirdoness.
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