Harrisburg State Hospital

Harrisburg State Hospital opened in 1851 as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, the first public institution in the state. Situated atop a hill overlooking the Susquehanna River, the original building was an early example of a Kirkbride design hospital. The facility closed in 2006 after serving the commonwealth for 155 years. Demolition of the hospital began in early 2025. I have been researching and documenting this hospital since it closed. These videos are the culmination of almost 15 years of work. I spent over 100 hours in 2024 and 2025 walking every hallway and building to document it in 4K 60FPS before the demo crews arrived. Please consider supporting me by purchasing a copy of my book on Amazon. You can also find a lot more info and photos of this hospital on my website and Facebook page.