Utah State Insane Asylum

[jonnye]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.

The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.

The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion, or government building of some sort, left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:

Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.

 

[alltheleaves]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.
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The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.
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The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The “hospital” is literally out in the middle of nowhere:
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Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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Wiki says self taught architect Burton died age 30 in 1887. Shot.
John H. Burton - Wikipedia

 

[jonnye]

Wiki says self taught architect Burton died age 30 in 1887. Shot.
John H. Burton - Wikipedia

Here is another building supposedly designed by Burton at age 24. This is not American architecture.

 

[Just]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.
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The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.
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The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion, or government building of some sort, left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:
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Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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Don’t know if it’s relevant but at least two of these people look like transwomen

 

[BrianJon]

The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.

The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:

Did it have electricity? Running water? Sewer lines? How did it feed all its inmates and staff? Farms nearby?

Is the place simply a demo model or elaborate facade designed to show the "destination" for "the insane", who may simply have been killed and/or harvested for god-knows-what rather than housed indefinitely? Probably easy to whip up a brochure to show potential prospects.

Its remote location makes me wonder if it was a way station for the dirigible fleet.

 

[Tetromino]

Don’t know if it’s relevant but at least two of these people look like transwomen

They all look like men if you ask me.

 

[Tomkat]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.
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The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.
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The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion, or government building of some sort, left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:
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Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.
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The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.
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The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion, or government building of some sort, left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:
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Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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Love this jonnye...keep it coming....I can't get enough tartarian stuff, and the comment about dirigible fleet! Of course...

 

[TommelBommel]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction.

There’s no doubt that the sheer number of lunatic asylums at that time was completely disproportionate. Who were they imprisoning there, and who had any interest in housing and caring for “crazy people”?

I know of several theories - although some are pretty dystopian. Much suggests that American history is a fabrication. For example, it involves the orphan trains, which might be connected.

Well, here’s a little excerpt on the lunatic asylums of good old America, but there is much more...

 

[jonnye]

Just guessing but I'd say they all share the similar architecture. Here is one chosen at random:

Wiki: "Worcester State Hospital was a Massachusetts state mental hospital located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is credited to the architectural firm of Weston & Rand. It was once known as the Worcester Lunatic Asylum and the Bloomingdale Asylum. The hospital dates back to the 1830s. On January 12, 1833, the Worcester Insane Asylum opened. It was the first of its kind in the state. During the first year, 164 patients were received."
No details about its construction; no dates.
From World Abandoned: "At that time, the Kirkbride Plan was favoured among designers of mental health facilities. The theory of Thomas Story Kirkbride promoted privacy and comfort for patients. It featured a central administration building with staggered wings extending from the centre. The staggered design meant that each connected wing received sunlight and fresh air, a key factor in Kirkbride’s theories on treating mental health patients...The new asylum in Worcester began construction in 1870 and was completed in 1876. It had cost over a million dollars to build. The building was considered state of the art at the time and was designed by Frank W. Weston, an English architect and recent immigrant to Massachusetts."
Demolished 2015.

 

[TommelBommel]

This is not American architecture.

Indeed it doesnt look like

Just guessing but I'd say they all share the similar architecture. Here is one chosen at random:
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Wiki: "Worcester State Hospital was a Massachusetts state mental hospital located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is credited to the architectural firm of Weston & Rand. It was once known as the Worcester Lunatic Asylum and the Bloomingdale Asylum. The hospital dates back to the 1830s. On January 12, 1833, the Worcester Insane Asylum opened. It was the first of its kind in the state. During the first year, 164 patients were received."
No details about its construction; no dates.

That’s a good example… one really has to imagine that!! How on earth did people in the 18th–19th centuries obtain the resources and the will to create such disproportionate facilities for the insane? It’s simply illogical that small communities in the USA placed so much value on a pompous building for the insane. And its not just the initial costs,.. there are also the ongoing expenses. One must continuously provide for food, personnel, clothing, medicine, and much more.

 

[jonnye]

Indeed it doesnt look like


That’s a good example… one really has to imagine that!! How on earth did people in the 18th–19th centuries obtain the resources and the will to create such disproportionate facilities for the insane? It’s simply illogical that small communities in the USA placed so much value on a pompous building for the insane. And its not just the initial costs,.. there are also the ongoing expenses. One must continuously provide for food, personnel, clothing, medicine, and much more.

Like heating. Massachusetts has hot summers but around Septermber it starts to get cold and stays that way until May/June. Heating castles is always expensive.

 

[Tomkat]

Like heating. Massachusetts has hot summers but around Septermber it starts to get cold and stays that way until May/June. Heating castles is always expensive.

unless of course they used free Tartarian energy....just sayin...

 

[Tomkat]

Like similar buildings it is impossible to get any details about its construction. It’s out in the boondocks. The official site says: “It was likely that the need to care for mentally ill persons in Utah had existed since pioneers first came west in 1847.” Yeah sure.
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The official records only state that the asylum opened in 1885. Surely by then the numbers of mentally ill in Utah must have increased ten-fold. That’s why the hospital needed this amphitheater. It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity.
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The site goes on: “In 1881, Provo City was chosen as the new site for the asylum. In keeping with attitudes of the time, the residents of Provo City were isolated from the asylum by distance, wet lands swamp and a trash dump.” In 1880 Provo’s population was 3,500. Salt Lake City (pop.20,000) was a day’s ride away over dirt roads. Most likely this was a mansion, or government building of some sort, left over from the prior civilization. The committed “insane” were probably unable to properly deal with the “reset.” The hospital is literally out in the middle of nowhere:
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Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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" It is well known that Greek drama is a surefire cure for insanity."...hilarious...also, these women look like they need a lot more cause they look crazy...
To me the whole asylum/orphan train thing seems like a no brainer re a previous society...and I was thinking, specifically, if the little rascals might have been propaganda to that effect....I cant remember seeing adults ever in that show....were they little rascals or cabbage patch kids?

 

[Tapioca]

Here are some residents, c. 1900: They could be staff.
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Based on their outfits I say they are staff. Look at #4's smirk. Creep!

 

[jonnye]

Based on their outfits I say they are staff. Look at #4's smirk. Creep!
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Now that you mention it; they do look uniformed. Good observation!

 

[Tomkat]

Now that you mention it; they do look uniformed. Good observation!
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It's too bad that all of this is real, because if earth was a graphic novel it would be so funny...
Nurse Ratchet ain't got shit on these ladies...

 

[ViniB]

Now that you mention it; they do look uniformed. Good observation!
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Why do they all look like males dressing up?