The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum also known as the Weston State Hospital is the second largest hand cut stone building in the world. Originally built in 1858 it was to house 250 patients the population eventually ballooned to over 2,400 patients.The building is said to now be haunted by the spirits of those who passed away inside it’s gothic walls. TAPS or Ghost Hunters as well as Ghost Adventures and other paranormal organizations have hunted inside the hospital with varying results but one thing is for sure, evidence has always been caught.
Some of the stories that have unfolded from this building are uneasy or haunting themselves. Lily born to a patient named Gladys died of pneumonia at age 9. She can be heard laughing and playing and even rolling balls across the floor.
Two young teen boys can be heard hanging out around a restroom area in the hospital. It’s said they enjoy receiving gifts of mints, gum, and cigarettes. It’s said if you leave them a gift they will communicate with you.
There have been many sightings of shadow creatures roaming the hospital in the halls and stairwells and other hauntings throughout the building. These hauntings come from death, severe treatments such as ice baths and lobotomies and neglect.
One story that remains a big local legend is two patients were trying to hang another patient in their room and got into an argument. After a few moments the argument became physical. The altercation took place and one patient landed on the floor. The other patient still standing took a bed frame and placed the leg of the bed on the other mans temple and crushed his head using the leg of the bed.
While stories like this are talked about often the TB wing has had its fair share of death also. That is where the Halloween haunted house takes place every year.
Of course we can’t take the camera into the attraction but we will tell you all about it in a few moments.
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