BABCOCK BUILDING - Abandoned Mental Hospital - Columbia, South Carolina Lunatic Asylum
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2019
- Originally designed in 1858 - then delayed by the U.S. Civil War - and completed in 1885, the Babcock Building served as the American south's largest psychiatric hospital for more than 50 years. Originally called the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, the building was closed in 2001 and has since experienced a major roof fire, which will cost more than $400,000 to repair. The area surrounding this historic site is currently being demolished in order to build apartments.
I was there for three years until 1984. Im 63 now still bipolar (manic depresive) but serotonin uptake inhibitors -well its like its just a bad nemory. Ive graduated collage held steady decent jobs and i always remember the starkness and deadness of my soul in there. An empty dead husk in a place under a black hole sun. Defintly not mental health. More like the mebtal anguish of the abyss
I was homeless in Columbia and actually stayed in the children ward for a long time, I have seen and experienced things ppl wouldn't believe
I'd love to hear about some!
@@stangohr I would love to tell you some, I don't think I would be able to on this app, how would you like to communicate?
As a guy who grew up in Anderson, SC. I didn't know Columbia had an Insane Asylum... That is just creepy and aweso.e
It was so cool to see your video. I just learned of this place as SCETV did a little story on it post fire and it looks so different. It’s great you have this footage.
This place is burning down right now
I just saw that on the news too. When higher ups want something out of the way it "mysteriously" happens. Just like in Clemson.
So wild! I wonder if he's right that someone mysteriously wanted it gone!
Me and my buddies used to sneak in at night while on acid or shrooms and explore or just be drinking and smoking and mess with security. Back in 2008-2011
Drove by this on a road trip way back not knowing the history, looked it up when I got back to the hotel and honestly, wow. Can't believe I've been here so many times yet haven't heard of this.
My great great grandmother was committed here for having a child out of wedlock. This would have been around 1900-1910ish. She died there in 1933.
Whoa, Hannah! That is awful! So glad that's not something of the norm still today. Hate to hear that your grandmother was locked away so long. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Oh my goodness
This is incredible coverage. I came upon your channel while googling the asylum's name after watching the fire coverage from this morning. I wonder if it was accidentally set, or did the rioters deliberately cause the destruction.
Thank you, Tracey! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the footage. We've read that there were big players in the mix wanting that building wiped away; but they were opposed by those interested in the historical significance of the place. Was it just a simple accident which started the blaze or those big players using the protests as a guise to finally get what they want? In reality, we all will never know. Thank you for checking out our channel!
My Great Great Grandmother died there in the late 40's
Wow! It's awesome you have a personal connection to the place and found this video. Destiny, perhaps. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Do you happen to know why she was there?
I'm so sorry. 😞 I have been there and I feel such sadness on the premises.
@@freshishealthy she was sent there b/c she had dementia/alzheimer.... Back in those they really didn't know what that was. But here cause of death was pneumonia. I will be able to get her records in 2021.
I went to a fireflys game a couple years back and we parked near the building to get to the stadium.It is soo eerie and creepy there..
Exactly our thoughts, too, @Seirenity_Sparks! We do regret missing a Fireflys game. We'll definitely hit it again when we're back in Charleston!
before the fires, i would sometimes drive here with one of my friends, and we would lean againts the wall in this area that was covered by trees completely and just draw things we saw. this could be anything from broken windows to just a random car passing by.
I bet a zillion spirits roam this place
There is defintely "stuff" there.
Moved my daughter into her dorm at UofSC yesterday and rode by here today. They have torn so much down. It’s sad. Wish I could have been saved as a historical landmark.
Aww That's really sad to read, Donna! Thank you for sharing that with us. We're glad we were able to immortalize it in this little video then. Congratulations to you for getting your daughter set up at UofSC! Thank your for subscribing to our channel and sharing it with your friends!
UNKNOWN USER Yes. It is a 3 alarm fire. It is so sad.
The music was perfect at 1:55.
Thank you! It was fun to shoot and edit!
Hits again at 2:59. I was listening to it here while reading your comment about it there.
me and a group of my friends are going here to explore this weekend... we scouted out places to park and stuff so the cops don’t get suspicious, do you have any tips ??
Hey, Lilly! We just saw this after what must have been your weekend foray into this hidden adventure. How did your exploration go?
your5best haha we didnt go bc there’s riots and stuff down town and we didn’t wanna get caught up in it we might go soon tho
That makes sense, Lilly! It is crazy out in most major cities right now - for understandable reasons. Let's hope the voices are heard, real change is made, and no one else gets hurt!
@@lillyjames9985 Please post a follow up if you go. There are some accessible buildings at the back of the property.
Is this the place women prisoners from Goodman went to clean old basement