Back at Harlem Valley State Hospital,
Abandoned on Wheeler Road

While in town to explore the cemeteries, I attempted to get back into the hospital grounds, now Olivet University. After finding maps of the property, I saw there was so much I had yet to explore. But there was an SUV at the gate that asked me to stop. The man in the unmarked SUV let me know I couldn’t enter, that the students were in quarantine because of the virus. He was a kind old man who seemed to welcome the (unmasked) smile of a stranger, and so I did what he asked. Though I tried another access point, the eastern end of the campus on Hutchinson Road. But it seems this road is a bit of a bust if you’re with a vehicle, like its Hutchinson’s western entrance. In sight were what seemed to be more cottages. Shoot, okay–I’m just going to show you this map I notated. As you can see the farm I discovered on my last visit is part of Harlem Valley State Hospital Property! So I headed back there as I knew access would not be an issue. The public golf course and thoroughfare had social distanced walkers upon it. And now a social distancing photographer.

To follow are some shots of the cottages, as well as the farm exterior and interior across the street. I was pleased to photograph these parts of the property with relative ease. Of course, there’s still so much more to see…

The farm was the best.

Goodbye for now Harlem Valley State Hospital Property. I think I’ll take a break from you. I will need to bring another person to explore more and I don’t want to ask anyone to compromise their well-being now… Sit tight.