The story of Charity Hospital after Hurricane Katrina is nothing short of a nightmare. With little support from the government, and in some cases blatant disregard for the horror going on in the hospital, the heroes of Charity, doctors and nurses stuck with their patients without electricity, and flood waters were rising for many days before help finally came. The documentary Big Charity details the struggle and the amazing and heroic acts of these individuals.

Today, Charity Hospital remains vacant as city leaders are still arguing over what the best use of the building might be.
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Of course for many years after Katrina when New Orleans was lacking a public hospital, there were numerous individuals begging the city to reopen the doors of this building.
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Even after the National Guard completely cleaned out the building after Katrina, preparing it for use, the government kept it open, angling for a new hospital to be built, which has now happened just down the street.
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The building itself is an incredible example of Art Deco architecture, and has numerous gorgeous and historic details that set it apart from the rest.
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This entrance is one of the most unique aspects of the building.
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There has been a lot of interest in the building over the years, but no decisions yet on how it could be used.
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While entering the building is strictly prohibited, there are still some who break the law and explore what it’s like inside there today. You can see the video below to get an up close look at what Charity Hospital looks like.

Have you ever visited this abandoned hospital in New Orleans? Did you have experiences there before Katrina? What do you think of what happened when they closed down the hospital? Let us know what it’s been like for you! We love to hear your feedback.

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