A Visit to the Insane Asylum

  Posted on November 29, 2009 By

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This is the former Peoria State Hospital, also known as Bartonville State Hospital, or the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane. Located in Bartonville, Illinois, the main building (shown below) opened in 1902. The hospital closed in 1973. It’s reported to be haunted (of course).

Peoria State Hospital, Bartonville, Illinois
Peoria State Hospital, Bartonville, Illinois
Peoria State Hospital, Bartonville, Illinois

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