Weston, West Virginia
I visited the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum on September 13, 2008. I went on one of the historical tours, as well as a night ghost hunt. It is by far the creepiest place I have visited yet!
I took way too many photos, so I have divided them into the following sections:
- Exterior Photos
- First Floor Photos
- Second Floor Photos
- Third Floor Photos
- Fourth Floor Photos
- Photos Contributed by Zach McCormick
- Official Website (offsite link)
A brief history of the building:
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is also known as the Weston State Hospital. It was constructed between 1858 and 1881, and was designed by architect Richard Andrews. It is one of the last remaining Kirkbridge buildings in the United States (a design that was created by Thomas Kirkbride). It is also the largest hand-cut stone building in North America, and is believed to be the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin in Russia. The hospital was closed in 1994.
Many people believe the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is haunted by former patients and staff. People claim to hear laughter, and see shadows and apparitions. Other common signs, such as battery drainage and cold spots, are also reported.
If you've had an interesting experience at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, please send me an e-mail and I'll post your story on the site.
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