Posted by robk700 I used to explore as a kid. But I picked it up again in '09. I did a fan video for a band. Since I fly home to DC a couple times a year I found out about a great location to shoot it in, Pennhurst mental asylum. Ooooooh spooky I thought. Decaying buildings that used to hold "crazy" people I thought. But when I went up there something I never expected happened. As I walked through the halls and corridors the "spooky" feeling gave way to interest, sympathy and empathy for the people that lived there. Sure it's considered the most trashed site of its kind but reading journals and finding artifacts of a life once lived was new to me. I was hooked. Time capsules are the reason I explore and this posting is just that. Who were these people? How did they live? Yadayadayada. I'll stop rambling now. Excellent post. Edit: I was recently contacted by the son of a cabin builder and occupier. He was so warmed we take care of it and enjoy it. Really, really special.
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Thanks for the warm reception everyone! We were happy to share this story with you all.
And you nailed it Rob.
I'm happy to know you also delve deeper into the history/human aspect of abandonments. It can be daunting at times.
Especially a place like Pennhurst. So easy to get absorbed!
It reminds me of that movie "Session 9" when one of the guys started listening to all the taped doctor/patient sessions.
We didn't know anything about this farm but all the stuff we found reminded me so much of my grandparents it was kinda tough to be there for long.
Finding Angie's photo online really brought it all to life for me.
And Rob....I saw you had been contacted about caring for that cabin
Happy for you
It shines a good light on explorers.