Utica "Old Main"

Utica "Old Main"

The first asylum built in New York. Old Main was made to take care of the insane.  It became known for a type of restraint that was used at the hospital.  Some of the campus is still used, but it's the empty building that still may have ghosts.

Published: October 2, 2019

Location:

1213 Court St

Utica, NY 13502

Sources for the show:

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Music:

Cattails Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Ghost Dance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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