Letchworth Village
Decades after testing the polio vaccine on unwitting patients, this historic mental hospital sits in ruin.

šŸ“œ Residential institution for physically and mentally disabled, opened in 1911 in Thiells, New York.
šŸ” Became known for abuse, neglect, and experimental polio vaccine testing.

Why Go

šŸšļø Explore historic ruins of a former mental hospital
šŸ§  Learn about a progressive experiment turned human rights horror
šŸ”¬ See the site of early polio vaccine trials

Why Avoid

āš ļø Site of severe abuse and neglect, potentially disturbing
šŸš« Many abandoned structures are in serious disrepair

Tips

šŸš¶ Basketball courts are minimally maintained and available for public use

Last updated 28 days ago

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