i cant remember which door on the building to the right is unlocked.. its best to go at night its not as easy to get caught. Hollydale Insane Asylum 0.5 miles away; Veterans Memorial Park 3.4 miles away; King Richard's Antique Center 7.2 miles away; Linda Vista Community Hospital 8.2 miles away; Los Angeles City Hall 9.8 miles away; Elysian Park 11.3 miles away They WILL ticket you for trespassing if they catch you inside the buildings, too. The place looks pretty easy to get in but the whole time we were walking around we saw two cop cars pass by. In some buildings it is completely dark so you need flashlights. I also noticed the big amount of cats that live there too. Let’s go!! I was lost on what happen afterwards until my friends told me. We went today and couldn’t really figure out what buildings were what, aside from the nurses quarters. When we first got out the car we heard this really loud hushing sound that were coming from inside the buildings. I am talking about demons and I once seen a man standing in the center of my kitchen.. August 31th I was out of there never to return. My third time visiting. We stumbled in to a place where it looked like they treated patients. Me and my friends went last night around 12am and right away we started seeing people inside the fence and then they would disappear and down the street from the church there were two people walking towards us and when we got closer they ran through the gate surrounding the place and when we got closer there was a hole in the fence but the people disappeared my friends wanted to go in but when they got close to the fence we heard someone yell get out and we all started running once we got back towards the church we heard crazy laughter and an old women screaming and we got out of there as fast as we could. My bf and I just walked around the whole perimeter of it. my son accidentally took a photo of one and I can show it to you! 4 days late to being exactly 19 years!) So last night at around 10pm me and my friends decided to go on a spontaneous adventure to this site. Featuring a 2nd story collapse! I just went 2 nights ago with some friends and it was about 1am. Message me if you guys wanna do this! Thankfully I didn’t experience anything paranormal, but I still didn’t feel safe. I was gonna go in but I spotted a security car in the far corner so I’ll go in that one next time..& there’s a bunch of blood samples in the one of the rooms and there’s files that LA County had left behind.. Just went there today.. SUPER creepy no cops so it was easy getting in. The last time was 4 of us and the first time was a group of 7. I believe in the paranormal since I was seven. There’s a little area that you can walk in that’s full of plants and is completely dark but again we were all too chicken to go in it. it was a place where homeless, handicapped, elderly, and insane people were cared for, for many years. Your email address will not be published. Totally a creepy experience! I still wanted to explore. Anyhow I just googled for the Hollydale Institution, and decided to share the only halfway interesting result I got: *other wacky discussion forum* I also believe that there was another ATS thread which dealt at least marginally with this, or an equally creepy asylum- but I'm unable to dig it up. SUPER Creepy! The whole place was gated and every window has been boarded up. Once coughed out by a person with TB, the bacilli can survive up to six months outside the body if they are protected from direct sunlight. We just got back from this place. The vast majority of information provided on this web site is anecdotal, and as such, should be viewed in the same light as local folklore and urban legends. It started in the late 1800s as a refugee for the elderly, homeless, and mentally ill. It’s a really creepy place and I would recommend checking it out…but make sure to do so safely because there are security and cops there. we are doing a web series on LAs most haunted locations. They came up with a U-shaped design with a central courtyard separating female living areas on the north, male quarters on the south and a dining building at one end. Oh most things always happened at around 3;00 in the morning.. HauntedPlaces.org makes no claims that any of the statements posted here are factually accurate. The Downey Asylum looks like a scene straight from a horror film! When we entered there was a lot of creepy things all around. Recorded with my phone and on my 2nd pass it hear a whisper (I’m driving in my car) “that’s him”. The notes you take in an intake will guide our case acceptance decision and help us determine whether a potential asylum-seeker can obtain pro bono representation through NIJC. I’m glad you made it out safe. Found a planchette, kept it. According to witnesses, there are many unhappy spirits here, and lights have been known to turn on and off by themselves inside the closed building. It is easy to get in, but once there, it is impossible to get out.” —Nellie Bly. also i’ve heard about patient files being left there, does anyone know where they’d be? 3236954635. I used to come here all the time when I was younger (20-30 times). Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. That was the only building that had its lights on and we thought there was someone in there since we kept hearing pipes and metal being hit on the ground from the inside. Many times we were startled by a cat running across us as we were walking. (we went on the 30th. Once we finished walking about half way to the car my body was pushed out. I want to go back and explore the rooms to see what I can find. Other then that, the campus is like a scene from a horror movie. 12 is always around there. http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/columns/lost-landmarks/ranch-of-the-friends-extraordinary-evolution-of-the-los-angeles-county-poor-farm.html, http://www.avoidingregret.com/2013/04/photo-essay-rancho-los-amigos-abandoned.html. We are looking to go there soon, I was curious on what happened when you got caught. One friend jumped in to a bush and waited for security to pass him and my other friend made it to the perimeter fence first and got out while I hid in the bungalow area because I couldn’t out run the truck. My friends and I went in today and when we were walking around all of the sudden a door shut and slammed really loud. Large lights. are you willing to take a venture one more time? Abandoned decades ago, the Hollydale Mental Hospital was originally a facility for TB and polio patients. The security guards began patrolling the area about 40 minutes into our exploration and we had to sprint out of the grounds. Thanks! 5595 gardendale st, here in southgate was the worst house my family and I have ever experienced. One creepy thing was that we found countless stuffed animals and teddy bears trashed and placed in the creepiest places. Thanks! hit me up on instagram @prometh.papii, I went in with 3 friends we went in there to tag as I took a picture of a friend dropping a bomb … after I relook at the pictures there is someone standing by a door looking right at him, you down to go again tonight? Would you be interested in adventuring to the place with us since you know it and how to get in. Also known as Hollydale Mental Hospital. Located in the city of Downey, California, the Downey asylum also known as the Hollydale hospital and also the Los Angeles county poor farm was opened in 1888 making it 127 years old. Also known as the "Hollydale Mental Hospital" or the "Downey Insane Asylum," the hospital served as a treatment center for TB and polio patients decades ago. They were very nice, I just told them my friends and I were there to do some photography of “urban decay”. Would someone be willing to share the easiest ways in and out???? Rumors are rumors and people if you want to be “scared” or spooked; you will be. Pius X high school is located next to it. I went two days in a row.. On sept 27-28 this place gave me the chills especially since I was the one leading the group. You probably got sick because of all the asbestos and mold, me and my team wore surgical masks to keep the toxins out and everyone was fine. I must say this place is amazing the trees at this place are massive and absulutly beautiful, we parked on the property but never had any issues with security or police. We rushed back and I sat down and fell over until I came back. Down to roll? Conducting thorough and accurate asylum intakes is of critical importance to NIJC and our clients. Find 1 listings related to Hollydale Mental Hospital in South Gate on YP.com. Went there one night around 230am after work. I went with a couple friends around 12pm and the compound to the place was VERY large. i got a group of 7 and trying to go with people who know their way inside, we walked around the place and was half way to the gates but my friend chicken out so we left. I’m interested in going through the proper channels and authorities to see if i can get permission to spend a couple of nights there and record anything unusual. Until we got far enough away and out then he told me something whispered near him. Sheriff deputies WILL ticket your vehicle if you park in any of the county parking lots. About half way into the property we saw another group of people coming to explore and sure enough the 3 weird trucks with lights as if they are cops stopped us and asked what we were doing. Park across the street from the school and walk down. Let’s go, message me 3236954635 let’s form a group! There are a whole bunch of different dates indicating the time people went. not even to pack my stuff, my wife and kids did that.. Hollydale Insane Asylum Downey, California Abandoned decades ago, the Hollydale Mental Hospital was originally a facility for TB and polio patients. Are there places to get in the border up buildings and how many police patrol. Please note: It is your responsibility to acquire appropriate permissions before investigating any location listed on this site. I’ve been here a few times with my best friend Melanie. who trynna hit this spot up tonight ? We all wonder where he came from. Only had one or two buildings dedicated to the mentally ill. I was impressed. Just by walking up to the place U get a weird vibe, it’s so dark you can’t see anything. But I’ve been feeling even more chills after learning about this creepy asylum that still stands today in Wisconsin. I took a lot of pictures. It creeped us out soo we ran back into the car but we had to man up and go check it out. We all ended up sneaking out but we did notice that there was two cars now patrolling the area and a lot of wholes in the gates were fixed making our escape all gate jumping. What a coincidence that the girl died after she went I’m there. Rancho was never a mental hospital. We ended up getting out but we all agreed someone was running behind us. The spot where I heard this is exactly the same spot as the YouTube video at the beginning of this page above. I do recommend going with a group if you decide to go in though. So we ran, and we heard the police, and saw us run and jump the gate. They then drove to us and detained us. My boyfriend couldn’t even see this guys face however. If you walk through you will feel various temperature changes it’s real creepy and reading these other stories makes me more curious to go back and see what’s really up with this place. There are numerous short accounts of starvation in insane asylums in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I say put this property to good use and help the Mentally Ill homeless. Old, abandoned insane asylum. I wouldn't even know how to get there myself. I did find out however from some friends who did get caught by the police that patients were treated for polio and tuberculosis there. The police closed it off because inside they found a missing five year old girl missing a limb, her heart, and her liver. At night it looks extremely creepy. Every window was shut with wooden panels & a few swings remain there. I’d definitely go back though to see if we could actually catch an apparition. Originally named the Southern California Asylum for the Insane and Inebriate, it was renamed in 1927 after Harry Patton who was a member of the first board of directors. We went with a group of 4 and the whole time I felt like I was being watched. My friends and i would always pass all these buildings in the video on the way to the bus stop. I was expecting something behind us to start running after us…and kept turning around to check my surroundings. A must see very fun. The restaurant and staff are privately owned by Karina Belenoff, daughter of Somerset Belenoff, Countess of Banbury and Arran. You guys have to check it out but don’t get caught! Me & My bf also went in with 2 other people the next day he got really sick !! 56 Descanso Street; Downey, CA; Details Average Review Listing Categories Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums Open To Public NOT Open to Public Share Your Experiences. I want to go explore some more but im wayyy to scared. It eventually became an Army base and even had its own miniature zoo. It originally was the county poor house and later a medical facility for polio rehabilitation. I ran out as fast as I could the sounds play in my head all the time, I will be there today at 3:00 pm if any one wants to explore I have a bunch of recordings of this place you can press record ask questions and play it back and I’ve got replies in broad daylight this place is super haunted, Made a delivery on central across from this place yesterday, it looks fascinating however at first I thought it was a closed military base. After that incident I heard screams and seeing shadows move in the building. PLS BE CAREFUL. (I’m sure a lot of druggies go sometimes to shoot up because there are a lot of chairs, broken wooden boards, and even old mattresses. Also you can wander the grounds of the Asylum just can’t go beyond the gates, which was a bummer but the deputies told us that it’s a safety hazard for people to go into these dilapidated buildings buuuuttt…I like the risk! We had plans to walk around but just driving around the place got us scared. And a lot of old documents of patients. With so many homeless on the streets; seems so sad that useful buildings are just wasting away.  In 2006 U.S. Marines who were using the facilities for exercise found a freezer with old remains. And that tuberculosis stays in the air for years. Established in 2015, The Hollydale is a purveyor of the finest human flesh, harvested fresh from only the most attractive, willing donors, skillfully and reverently prepared by world-class master chefs. I moved from that area because we did’t want to continue living in front of a Abandoned Mental Asylum. These patrol cars are hiding something I honestly believe there is some type of rituals being held here. Drove though and back around again. Never had a paranormal run until my last time here (the reason it was the last time). The Ridges Lunatic Asylum was a mental hospital operated in Athens, Ohio from 1874 until 1993. As well as other heavy illnesses. Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is a public psychiatric hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, operated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Would definitely recommend a walk through in the daylight and respect the trespass signs to.. I’ve been feeling chills all day with these low temps. Use the "Browse" or "Choose File" button below to select an image to upload along with your comment. Sad to see that a lot of the building I used to go in were re-boarded up ( auditorium, downstairs and bridge of living quarters ) also had a crazy run in with security. If you've had a paranormal experience here, or have any additional information about this location, please let us know! I just went today with two of my friends. THESE GUYS ARE NOT COPS. My best advice is to be careful, I can’t tell you what to do but ill let you know that there is definitely no ghosts there. The asylum is located directly behind a Catholic school called St. Matthias (which alone is kinda sketchy) the best way for us to get in was going down the street the front of the school was on. But this trip was the trippy one. 8) Hollydale Insane Asylum – Downey, CA Photo credit: opacity.us Once a facility for TB patients, the hospital was abandoned decades ago … STATE PROVISION FOR THE INSANE—BUFFALO STATE ASYLUM—ITS HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION. we stopped at jack in the box and pass by some car wash and went inside idle for some time and the car turns off and keep turning off and off then my car key breaks and we was having a hard time keeping the car on but we manage to reach a cross street and when coming cars past i turn the car on and did a fast uturn and my friend saw a black mist behind us and it took off thats what she said and she was really frighten i had to calm her down. Click "thumbs up" if you think its haunted, or "thumbs down" if you think its all just a tall tale. I believe so. I see a few people have been able to get in and out with out being caught. Why these rumors and stories continue to abound when Rancho’s history is available through many on line sources is an example of people’s gullibility. It is a very creepy place. One report out of Illinois stated, “Men were tortured to death and beaten unmercifully and in many instances starved to death.”. The entire thing is locked up, boarded up and fenced so you will have to jump fences to enter. I would lead groups in for spooky adventures. You would know best. If we weren’t minors then you’d be fucked. Found the auditorium went in I flashed the stage all clear few seconds after I take my light away from it and a minute after turn back and there was a chair in the middle, like what in the world!?! im down. My co worker thinks that we might have had a “ghost” follow us. sorry to disappoint you but yes there are! I went in with my friends once got caught but it wasn’t that bad. Felt creepy, definitely, but didn’t experience any “spirits.”, Anyone down to form a group here just from the comments? The Hollydale Insane Asylum was built in 1888 as the southern campus of Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. During its operation, the hospital provided services to a variety of patients including Civil War veterans, children, and violent criminals suffering from various mental disabilities. I worked there in the 1980s, it was a part of Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center and just called, “The south side of the highway.” So said to see it fall to pieces. If there are ghosts in Rancho they not from any mental hospital. I would never return to that house again.. that house to this day looks “HELL CREEPY”!.. The southern campus of the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital is often referred to as the "Hollydale Mental Hospital" or the "Downey Insane Asylum" in contemporary times, however these misnomers paint an incorrect picture of the hospital's past use, which was much broader than just caring for the mentally ill. That was a fascinating article; thanks for posting it! I have it on video. By the way tons of cats and skunks, so watch out! A spirit? None of us saw anything paranormal but the feeling you get while on the site is indescribable. Usually the first thing we do is locate the security guard from the main roof but this time we couldn’t find him anywhere so close to wrapping up our tour he found us first. This place is CREEPY I went with my siblings around 2 a.m and we saw lights flickering off and on I don’t know how that place still has power and Also by the Water tower we saw something hanging but none of us could make out what it was we thought it was probably a cat but still not sure next time I’m taking binoculars lol but it’s creepy that’s for sure.There is a couple of patrol cars but they didn’t say a word.This place is just huge and it gives you goosebumps the picture was when we went during the day time “Patient Equipment”room, Hey I’m just wondering how you get in? Definitely creepy bad vibe. So as far as the Bacilli I bet the only thing you gotta worry about are the people who go in there to shoot up and the ghosts who chill with them. Probably because there were a lot of us (5 people). did someone really die in there not too long ago?? Robert I’m Sam. the ENTIRE thing is completely trashed and tagged up. Other than that….its a indescribable experience…and it all depends on your imagination or if you get scared easily or not. ). Discover Forest Haven Asylum in Fort Meade, Maryland: This abandoned asylum was once a state of the art facility before devolving into one of the most deadly mental institutions in American history. Is it possible to email that video? My friend the medium was like he’s gone we were in a open parking lot with my other friend and she was freaked out. One time my boyfriend and I went with 2 other people when we left he was fine the next day he felt sick and had to leave work. I live like 5mins away so ill be going in soon and let you guys know what happens (: Did you go back yet? Thank you for sharing this experience. 595 were here. I felt a bad vibe there so my friends and I freaked out and left early around 12am. As I was finishing up I heard whispering voice say, “hey, pshhh pshhh.” There was no one there, just the voice. 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