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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston

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Explore a historical psychiatric hospital at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, which was open from 1864 to 1994. Now a National Historic Landmark, the imposing main building is one of the largest hand-cut stone masonry buildings in the world. The hospital was designed to accommodate just 250 patients but became crowded with about 2,400 patients, living in poor conditions, during the 1950s. Choose from a variety of guided tours based around subjects such as the American Civil War, asylum treatments and history, and the paranormal. The hospital is reportedly haunted and has been featured on a number of paranormal television programs. Make your Weston itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

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• By poz222

  What a great tour of a very historic facility. Definitely on the “eerie “ side of things but I appreciated the guides also stressed many of the historic importances. Everyone was no nice and helpful. ...  more »

• By Road51994216693

  This was at night and headlamps are a must. Second floor carpets stick up a little and should be adhered to the floor to prevent trips.  more »

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• By Vale Morroway

  Really great, would get committed again. I went here for Halloween and had a blast. Really great time. I feel like when I went there wasn't enough going on, as some spots seemed somewhat dull. Though this may have changed since I have last went. I am also pretty avid about haunted attractions so I am generally not super enthralled with them the same as others would but that is just my opinion. Over all I had a great time here and would recommend it to those who enjoy those kind of attractions. Otherwise I can't tell you much about the other things they offer here.

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• By Dolly Southers

  I love this place! They have flashlight tours all yr round and they're only $10 a PC for them and they're worth the money and the short wait! If u want to go through their haunted house at Halloween time & do zombie Lazer tag, then come early as they'll let ya! We wanted to do all the activities but we came later so there wasn't enough time for us to do them all!

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