When nightfall hits the campus of CSU Channel Islands, it's past comes back to life as the Camarillo State Hospital. A hospital out in the middle of nowhere. Surrounded by hills and fields. Why put a hospital in the middle of nowhere, you ask? The answer is quite simple. To protect the rest of the city. You see, this hospital was home to thousands of troubled individuals. Kept in heavily insulated rooms with barred windows and only let out for an afternoon stroll in the courtyard. This wasn't your average hospital. This was your horror movie mental hospital. Rumor has it that when the hospital was about to close down in January of 1997, patients were released from their shackles and thrown out of the hospital to find themselves a new home. After years of calling this hospital their home, some actually find their way back.
5 responses
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kristine tijam said (30 Jan 2008):
such an amazing photo, from the lighting to the angle; it's amazing. nice photography Allen =)
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Jimmy Nguyen said (30 Jan 2008):
such stark contrast.. it's just so dramatic. love it. :)
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Ryan Carino said (31 Jan 2008):
This photo inspired me to walk around my school at night. >_> I'll go look for that spot.
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Aubrey Lynn gave props (31 Jan 2008):
I love the way its spooky, yet inviting...you're an awesome photographer!
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Luis Maranan gave props (31 Jan 2008):
Keep up the good work! Our school provides a lot to work with so keep on keepin' on!
