2. INTRODUCTION
Unfortunately this plot of land filled
with wonderfully old buildings is going to be
knocked down soon to be replaced with a senior
center. For some of my friends and I, this is
actually really upsetting. We really enjoy old
buildings and the Belchertown State Schools
are some of the most interesting ones around.
I would like to show you the beauty of these
old buildings before they’re gone.
3. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
One of the first things you’ll see when
you step onto the property, as long as
no trees are in your way, is the gorgeous
clock tower.
4. Photo Taken By Lexie
Goodrow
Any window that isn’t boarded up is
bound to be broken whether is be
from animals or disrespectful
people.
5. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
There are several white houses along the
back side of the property that may have
housed some of the workers while the
state school was still up and running.
While standing outside of this building
with my friend, our conversation was
interrupted by the sound of a desk drawer
being slammed shut and a loud bang on
some wood.
6. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
The plants grow and weave into the
paths and make you feel completely
surrounded.
7. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
Some buildings can be
quite a surprise to find.
Many are being enveloped
by vines and plants during
the summer.
8. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
The wall may read “No
Trespassing”, but inside the
building is a mess from intruders
trashing what was left behind.
Couches turned over, old
documents, and shattered glass
covering the floor.
9. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
Out of all the buildings on the
property, the white houses in the
back have me drawn to them
more than anything.
10. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
Through the broken windows,
some part of me hopes to see a
shadow move or catch a face
staring back at me.
11. On my way around the back of the
hospital building, I look up and see
two small windows. Why are there no
others like that?
12. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
To try and keep people from going into
the hospital, town officials ripped off the
ramp that went into the front entrance.
They obviously didn’t realize that if people
really want to get in, they will. The back
door was ripped off the hinges and wasn’t
hard to find.
13. Even with all the over-grown
plants, something about these
abandoned buildings is beautiful.
14. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
Even with the vines twisting
into the path, it’s still quite a
nice place to walk around and
enjoy the old buildings.
15. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
One of the other possible entrances into
the hospital, is the door that goes
straight to the morgue.
16. Photo Taken By Lexie Goodrow
The door down to the morgue is even
creepier farther away. Not sure who was
the first person to open that door and
go in there, but why would you want to
go in there? WHY?!
17. Photo Taken By Hunter Gilman
Out of all the buildings, the one with
the clock tower honestly is the most
interesting and eye catching.
18. During the summer when the vines are
covered in leaves, its possible for them to
hide a good portion of the building and
make it look like a giant bush.
19. We are drawn to take multiple pictures of
this building, especially this window,
because we keep hearing noises coming
from the room.
