The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was constructed between 1858 and 1881 in Weston, West Virginia, and is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America. It is a Kirkbride, and housed 250 patients when it initially opened – peaking at 2,400 by the 1950s. The hospital closed in 1994 after suffering for years due to overcrowding and generally deteriorating conditions.
- But on July 28th, a special Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Tour for Photographers, by Abandoned will be held from 8 AM to 12 PM. It is a four hour event in the morning. The event includes the Kirkbride, Medical Center, Geriatric building, exteriors of all buildings and the grounds.
- The price for the event is $132.50 per person (price includes tax).
- A minimum of 10 participants is required for this event.
- The ticket(s) are not refundable.
- A minimum of one ticket to a maximum of five tickets can be purchased per order.
- Registration ends on July 24 at 11:30 PM EST.
- The location of the event is 71 South Asylum Drive, Weston, West Virginia.
How is registration going? Are there still openings?
Yes, there are plenty of openings. Registration began a few hours back.
the price is unreal. Being a paranormal investagator………….we do not charge for our services……..nor should they for investagating,. A ghost tour is another thing but this is unreal, this is a place I really wanted to come to. But I have other things to do with my 200 bucks times are hard.,,,,,U may want to reconsider……..
The cost is nearly all benefited upon the organization that owns the structure, of which the costs of this event went towards the rehabilitation of the main kirkbride. $200 is a reasonable price for professional photographers.
Any chance of of an event in 2013?
Professor David Humphrey
Mott Community College
Flint, MI
david.humphrey@mcc.edu