The hospital first opened its doors in 1904 in Norwich, Connecticut. It was built in an idyllic location chosen for its therapeutic properties overlooking the River Thames.
The Norwich Insane Asylum was built isolated from civilization, which worked to its benefit as it began to grow during its early years sprouting new buildings that accompanied the original construction (see aerial view of the hospital here). These new construction projects included patient wards, staff cottages, laboratories and workshops. All of the structures were interconnected by a large network of underground utility tunnels. These tunnels transported electricity, hot water, and patients to various areas on the grounds. The hospital remained self-sufficient, almost like a small town, with its own power plant, pump house, working farm, kitchen, theater and church.
Over 3,000 patients and 1,000 employees were residents on the asylum grounds in the 1950’s.
Slowly patients began to leave Norwich State Hospital due to deinstitutionalization and it permanently closed its doors in 1996. Since then time has basically stood still on the property with a few exceptions. Currently there is talk about converting the grounds into a theme park, but nothing has been set in stone.
After a long tedious drive we leave the car in a commuter parking lot close to the buildings. Ever the vigilant group of explorers we notice a State Trooper making his rounds and dive into the forest for cover. Luckily we outsmarted the police yet again and after regrouping walk along the Thames River for a few hundred feet. We finally see the abandoned pump house looming in the distance and decide to make this our entryway into the campus.
This site has a reputation for being well guarded, well patrolled, and does not take kindly to trespassers. I am always on edge when exploring across the Atlantic and the numerous “State Property – No Trespassing” signs that litter the grounds did not bode well for my paranoia. Instead of exposing ourselves above ground to security and prying eyes, we decided to take the underground route through the utility tunnels.
Using the tunnels we explored many buildings without ever being forced to go outside. This method of travel was soon confirmed to be the safest. On our first attempt to venture outside we were only a few feet away from a security officer in a black uniform. Fortunately he didn’t look our way and we quickly receded back into the tunnel network. For a while we hid in the abandoned theater so we could look around the campus without being seen.
This encounter with security dampened our spirits and made our visit a whole lot shorter than we would have liked. We made our grande exit through the empty chapel, this allowed us to avoid walking back through the forest. As we were walking back to the commuter lot to pickup our car we noticed the State Trooper had been watching us as we suspiciously walked down the road. I wonder where we went to and were coming back from?!
Archive document introducing a new therapy (click to enlarge):
Special thanks to Dr. Bob for sharing the old postcards.
Happy Birthday man
It's Slyv's Birthday.. Leave him wishes here!!! ..I'll start. Happy Bday bud. Cheers!!
first let me tell you sparkles has alot of people waching out for her not saying she cant kick some ass . she can you need to wach what you say an to you boy my name says it all hey sparkles i got your back
"sitting on your couch watching reruns of crappy old shows in your underwear and stuffing your face."
- I have never been better descibed before..... this about sums up my fav pas time ;p
More drama then shakespeare buddy. Got to love these internet tough guys.
You're a fucking douche bag. You don't know any of use so who the fuck are you to talk shit? And you want to start threatening people? Fine. Do you have any idea what my boyfriend would do to you if you even touched a single hair on my head? You would have a permanent resting place buried deep below the earth somewhere where no one would ever find you. Do you feel better about yourself putting other people down? I happen to have a lot to look forward to in my life. I'm going places. You're probably the fuckin loser sitting on your couch watching reruns of crappy old shows in your underwear and stuffing your face. Go talk shit somewhere else you fuckin low life.
some of you nerds really think you own shit around here, just because you found this place and have been going here for years bllahblahhblah, especially pub. get a life! you dont own the sandbox fucking idiots! you guys act like nsh is yours are probably obese and ugly with nothing else to look forward to in life!! i best not see any of you idiots that think youre vets of this shit around cause i wont hesitate to smash a skull in! this is the truth, start with the shit talking....go!
I love you too baby
Ok listen, anyone being a dickhead needs to stop. I just had to throw it out there. I'm not going to lose the love of my life over some stupid ass people. I also don't want to stop exploring. I'm just saying I don't want anymore drama. I love Paul so much it hurts and the last thing I want to do is have him walk out of my life over some stupid shit. He means more to me than any of this, and any of you. (sorry but It's true) Not saying I hate any of you or anything, just saying I would choose him over anything in the world. I do like some of you.
I see were your comming from an you right i want to say iam sorry to anbody i have lyed to an talked shit about i know i have said this in the past but there is a new b.o.m.b not the old asshole bomb if you all will give me a chance you will see iam not lying this time .
Hey stop trying to start trouble between me sparkles an paul dude i would never say "wtf" come on really howe old are you five.
Just for the record i did not write that last post but when i said i was sorry to sparkles i in no way was trying to get with her or get between her an paul. i just though saying sorry to her was long over do.
So does this mean we can't hang anymore? Wtf is Pauls problem?
JPT- things are good. It's just certain people that Paul worries about because we've had a couple of problems. He doesn't have a problem with you. Email me if you want.
I thought you too broke up wtf? I'm doing a trip to GreyStone and a few other kirks in the next few weeks. Thought you might wana join up but since, your being like this then forget it sorry...
JPT!!!!
Ok, and I have to put this out there... I want to legit explore places. It has been said that people just want me as a piece of ass. So if that is your intent, then sorry but we won't be doing anything together. (I love Paul) Just throwing it out there... I don't want to cause issues with people in my life. I just want a hobby...
look when i said i was sorry i ment it i was wrong for lieing to an also what happen to your cloth. now this apology will not change an i ment every word i said.
Lots of the "newbies" are venturing onto the forum strictly because word has traveled that the site is on it's demise..I notice more disrespect towards the history of the site through these new-comers. Not sure what they're stand is here, However whatever your purpose is here..let it be positive. Wrecker, Nothing on this forum even mentions any sort of "Paranormal" stance..Not sure why you'd assume that people who thrive on history would be as noobish as said "ghosthunters" (sorry sparkles) ..fact is. We take the risks you mentioned with respect to the site..which otherwise would simply only be victim of Arson,Vandalism,Scrappers,Teen parties etc..It makes perfect sense to have a hobby in which you can be educated and challenged..maybe you should give it a shot before venturing onto forums for that purpose.
JPT..glad to see a comment from you!! Interesting about the votes..seems that there are SOME people of Preston who would have rather waited until everything was prepared and well planned out before starting this Massive project. Indeed your correct about us said "Regulars" here.. We will surely put an end to all this ranting and whining pretty quick..Although, I've noticed quite a few of us are getting rather..errrm, Mouthy.
Sparkles..I will check my messages..and get in touch with you ASAP.. Thanks for keeping me in the loop
Bomb..I see it's back to Apology mode for you this week.. Next week is followed by trash talking and lying for sure I assume.
Everyone else..have fun splorin' ..and stay warm..
Pubme
...And did you know that the vote to demo NSH was passed by 30 something votes?? Also, they didnt get all the grants they were looking for,so they are like 7 mil behind budget!! As for some of the newbies, you are looking for a flame war because WoW changed thru the patch,or what? Dont go there trust me, the regulars here will chew you up! Your not the first or last to try it.
Now now lets not be too mean about the whole paranormal thing. It is kind of fun.....
Paranormal Extremist??? Wow...I think taking pictures is way more interesting then going to a place and pretending to hear some shit. Oh wait????? Did you hear that??? Oh sorry dude that was the taco I ate an hour ago. And we don't get cought man, we're super ninjas
Everything you just said is so wrong....I can't even..I don't know WTF to say to that? Age wise, nana comes out exploring sometimes. She bakes chocolate chip cookies and even brings a thermos of milk. Not paranormal extremists= explorers/gorilla photographers- no point in explaining this, it's obviously not your thing, and that's ok! And getting caught??? We do this for different reasons, people of all ages-from all over the world. We don't have to damage/break into anything...we're just nice like that.
again sorry about your cloth i just though if you saw what my dog did to your cloth you would not want them . i was going to bring them back they were on my back seat folded all nice. again iam truly sorry ok
Bomb- Well thank you. I appreciate it. Would you happen to have my hoodie by any chance? It was my favorite
Wrecker- Go away. You're an idiot and obviously don't know what in the hell you are talking about. Do you even know what UE is? But it happens to be a lot of fun. And you get to see things in a whole new way and have amazing experiences that you wouldn't otherwise have.
i was apologizing to you if thats ok an sorry for everything again ok
How old are you Paranormal Extremist??? Really.......to Risk getting caught on Illegal Trespassing charges, Damage/Breaking Entry, Environmental Health risks and Safety of illegal entering into collapsed building....????
Pub- It's no biggy. Get back to me when you can. Steve emailed me and I forwarded it to you along with my reply. So read it and lemme know what you think. Later dickhole
You boys are all so silly!
Stab- So does that mean that next time I go there I will see your ghost floating around the grounds warning people not to pee on the fence? haha.
Bomb- Who the hell are you apologizing to?
Shadowhawk- Haven't seen you around in quite a while. How you been?
And seriously guys, try and get the humor. Sometimes people take things to an extreme but it's all in good fun. Laugh a little. Or find a new forum. Your choice.
I died on the electric fence last night guys, it really- really sucked k.. Don't go! That fence is so electric- it's not even funny..
I suggest trying that line with UER..or perhaps deg5 ..It might actually work there. Most of the reg's here are rather regular explorers to this and many other sites in New England..We're more so set in our ways around here and don't take to fondly of meeting up with outsiders to be honest..Being an open and non-moderated forum ..most people here wont reply to such posts..I suggest leaving your Email address for a better chance at getting a reply from anyone here.. Just sayin'
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