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What Happened Inside This Building In New York Will Give You Nightmares

Letchworth Village, opened in 1909 to help "feeble-minded" patients, became notorious for its disturbing conditions.

Published Oct 21, 2015

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Only In Your State Staff

New York opened a facility in 1909 to help "feeble-minded" patients. Named Letchworth Village after William Pryor Letchworth, it was set up much like a college campus with multiple small buildings in an attempt to avoid an institution-like feel. It seemed like a great idea... in theory. But instead, what happened at that Rockland County, New York facility was nothing short of a nightmare. Just watch:

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Letchworth Village is in my top 10 most disturbing places I've ever seen. The video speaks for itself. Have you ever been near it?

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