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bartonville state hospital |
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Posts: 0 (07/25/01 23:13:37) |
i sure would like to see what remains on the grounds of the hospital preserved and the cemeteries fixed up. they do keep the grounds mowed good, all around the graves, thier great! but how do i go about seeing who can maybe make this a historical site that can be visited?
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hhanse57 |
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Posts: 15 (08/23/01 04:32:21) |
I love going to out to shoot photos of the BSH. The architure of the buildings is fantastic. My husband and I are avid researchers and have quite a notebook of things about the hospital. Now I'm trying to get a copy of the application that is on the Historic Register to see who applied and other info. Also I have to wonder how much taxes are paid each year on the place. Guess I'll have to hit Peoria City Hall for that info. Love to chat with anyone about it.
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Bartonville Info. | ||
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Posts: 0 (10/30/02 16:22:31) |
I have quite abit of information on Bartonville Mental Hospital. I am as well, obsessed with the building and everything that went on in it. If anyone would like to compare information, and/or give each other information, please contact me at PRTYPRINCESS_00@HOTMAIL.COM.
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Mental Hospital | ||
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Posts: 0 (01/02/03 18:32:27) |
I went to the hospital a little over a year ago, we checked out the cemetary and I actually went in the place even though it's illegal I had to check it out, it was awesome. I will probably go to visit it again sometime and hopefully not run into the cops
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BSH | ||
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Posts: 0 (01/10/03 18:28:50) |
does anyone know what the guys name is that has went and took pictures at the state hospital i know his first name is rob but cant remember his last name thanks
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Satatic |
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Posts: 33 (01/13/03 21:18:43) |
Ummm i'm sure that there is a lot of people named rob who have taken pictures there. www.il-x.cjb.net
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BSH | ||
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Posts: 0 (01/26/03 12:46:34) |
The man's name who took the pictures is Rob Connover, a local ghost hunter from Pekin, IL. I live in Bartonville, and my husband grew up running through the buildings, so I know quite a bit about it. There are a lot of sites you can go to to find info, just type it into a search engine. www.praireghosts.com is a good one
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Satatic |
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Posts: 33 (02/10/03 07:40:05) |
I just posted all the pictures I took last Saturday of Bartonville State Hospital... They put some cheap metal fencing over all the windows on the Bowen building.. yeah do they really think thats gonna stop me?
www.il-x.cjb.net Pictures>Bartonville State Hospital |
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Bartonville inpatients | ||
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Posts: 0 (02/19/03 22:00:13) |
Are there records of the patients in Bartonville? I had a family member there and want to know how long he was there and cause of death. There is also confusion of the injury that landed him there. Where do I look?
bhart10689@aol.com |
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hhanse57 |
BSH falling apart | ||
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Posts: 15 (04/07/03 18:35:53) |
Has anyone noticed lately all the holes in the roof? I'm always afraid the roof will end up caving in and the insides will collapse.
Also, when between Jan. and now did they tear out the back steps and the little room built under the grounds next to the steps?? And WHY on earth would they do that?? |
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hhanse57 |
BSH - photos ? | ||
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Posts: 15 (04/07/03 18:40:24) |
Satatic, I tried to open your photos and they aren't showing up. Are they still posted? I'd love to see some of the other people's photos that are interested in BSH.
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help | ||
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Posts: 0 (04/20/03 08:39:44) |
hey i nedd helpwith smething about the hospital if u think u cn help me e-mail me at kitycat3477@aol.com please
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hhanse57 |
Bartonville Hospital update | ||
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Posts: 15 (06/03/03 09:07:36) |
I see there is a for sale sign that has been put up on the land between the Bowen Building and the brick building on the west side that is now a lodge. Anyone know what's going on there? Are they just selling the lot or the Bowen Bldg?
Also - anyone notice that on the road behind Bowen, that the small underground room has been demolished along with the steps leading up to the buildings?? 
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BSH Cemetary | ||
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Posts: 0 (06/03/03 15:05:10) |
Okay I have seens pics on the internet of the cemetary by the hospital. But where the heck are they?! We have spent two days trying to find them and have found nothing. We walked through the woods for an hour and drove around trying to find it. I was told to walk straight into the woods from the hospital and it's right there. But alas, we can't find it. My friend and I love cemetaries and don't want to impose any harm. We just want to see it. Any help?
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hhanse57 |
Need help please Re: bartonville state hospital | ||
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Posts: 15 (06/04/03 15:59:16) |
This is really driving me crazy, but the last post I see on this thread is 2/19 but there were posts in April and also June. I've had 4 other friends go to this thread and they all have the same problem - the new posts after 2/19 are not visible.
 Could someone please copy & paste all the posts after 2/19 and email them to me? I've reported this to a moderator but so far whatever they said to try isn't working and I really think there must be a problem since other people can't view them either. I'd be sooo appreciative! Please email them to me at hhanse57@winco.net. Thanks!!
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I would love to cheak it out sometime | ||
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Posts: 0 (06/25/03 12:12:36) |
Me and some friends are prolly gonna go cheak it out... my friend lisa told me alot about it and has went there many times... I just found out about it and i live a town away.. so where would be the best place to go if i were to go there? jooseyjen@msn.com
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Patient list from old Bartonville Mental Hospital | ||
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Posts: 0 (06/28/03 06:22:07) |
I, too, have a relative who was a patient at the Bartonville Hospital. Can anyone tell me how to locate a patient list or how to find a particular grave there?
I Will be in Peoria in July and would love to visit the place. Is it easy to get onto the grounds? Am I likely to be arrested? I appreciate any info I can get. I grew up in Peoria, but have been away for many years. Presently residing in Tucson, Arizona. |
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I'm Lost | ||
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Posts: 0 (06/29/03 18:02:59) |
I'm from the far northern suburbs and was thinking of going to see the hospital. Can anyone tell me how to get there? It would make my life alot easier. Thanx
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Where is the hospital? | ||
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Posts: 0 (07/04/03 11:07:13) |
What is the address for the bartonville mental hospital or how can i find it?
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hhanse57 |
Re: Patient list from old Bartonville Mental Hospital | ||
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Posts: 15 (07/05/03 13:11:16) |
Tucson Janice, I have a book put out by the historical society and it's called Forgotten Residence of Bartonville State Hospital. In the back it lists the names and grave numbers of people buried there. If you'd like to email me who you're looking for I'd be happy to look it up and see if they're listed.
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Posts: 1 (07/08/03 16:44:44) |
They tore out the little cave-like building right after the ground thawed this year...they were worried about cave-ins.
The main cemetery is actually across the street from the hospital. There is a road right across the street from the front entrance...go to almost the very end. There is a dirt road, right before you get to the last business on your left. Follow the dirt road to it's end and you'll come to a "Road Closed" sign...the cemetery is right beyond that sign. This is the cemetery that the Bookbinder story involves. A very sad and lonely place. There is another, in the woods. A small one, from what I can remember. That whole area is built over and around cemeteries. All of the businesses buildings are former Asylum buildings. Kind of puts things in perspective. I have quite a few pics of the grounds and cemetery...if anyone wants to swap picks, email me at ilovepara@excite.com.  |
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