Planned in 1903 and opened in 1908, Pennhurst Asylum took in many of the individuals that society neglected. Once inside the halls, the horrors began. Decades of abuse followed. After the closing, did it all end? Do the spirits still roam the grounds? Join Sage and Frank as they look into the dark history of Pennhurst Asylum. Trigger Warnings: Physical and mental abuse, especially towards those who were disabled. Horrendous use of foul language to describe patients. Trauma. Discrimination. Brief mention of suicide Sources: About Pennhurst State School And Hospital - Pennhurst Memorial And Preservation AlliancePennhurst State School And Hospital - The Encyclopedia Of Greater PhiladelphiaPennhurst Timeline - Pennhurst Memorial And Preservation AllianceHttps://En.Wikipedia.Org/Wiki/Pennhurst_state_school_and_hospitalPennhurst State School And Hospital - WikiPennhurst Asylum - Us Ghost HuntersWho Should Tell The Story? The Pennhurst Haunted Asylum And The Pennhurst Museum In Public HistoryWorkers Indicted In Patient Abuse - Nyt ArchivesPennhurst AsylumInterested in going to the Windy City Parafest? Check out the links below. If you're interested in joining the livestream use Code: UUU for $5 off your livestream ticket!https://windycityparafest.comhttps://everleighentertainment.ticketspice.com/windycityparafestSocials and Other Links:Instagram @unknownunsolvedunseenpodPuppysaurus Ko-fi and Redbubble: https://ko-fi.com/puppysaurusrexhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/PuppysaurusRex/shop?asc=u
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