We've seen a number of photography collections centered on abandoned buildings and edifices, but it's this pictorial by Reiss Cleal of the Severalls Mental Hospital that strikes me most.
In their heyday, mental hospitals provide a place of treatment and respite for their patients. When they're abandoned, however, they devolve into frightful places fit for paranormal investigation. Click through the gallery above to see more of Reiss Cleal's images of the Severalls Mental Hospital, and see if you get the same heebie-jeebies that I did.
What's Driving This Trend
- Abandoned-building Photography
- Exploring the beauty and decay of abandoned buildings through photography presents opportunities for artistic expression and documenting historical architecture.
- Paranormal-tourism Experiences
- Transforming abandoned mental hospitals into haunted attractions or paranormal tourist destinations can create unique and immersive experiences for thrill-seekers.
- Historical-monument Restoration
- Renovating and repurposing abandoned mental hospitals as historical monuments or cultural centers can preserve their architectural heritage and contribute to revitalization efforts.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore creative ways to repurpose and revitalize abandoned buildings, such as mental hospitals, while preserving their historical significance.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The tourism and hospitality industry can tap into the fascination with abandoned buildings, like mental hospitals, by offering guided tours or immersive paranormal experiences.
- Photography and Art
- Photographers and artists can specialize in capturing the beauty and decay of abandoned buildings, such as mental hospitals, to evoke emotions and raise awareness of architectural history.
