Pennhurst and Other Abandoned Things
Clews House, Frazer, PA This was originally built in 1734, but appears to have been expanded a few times over the years. I believe it was last used for offices, and has been abandoned since around 2000. The boat dealership next door now owns the property and uses the back yard for more storage. Pennhurst Power Plant, Spring City, PA This was most likely original to the Pennhurst complex, and was shut down a few years after the asylum closed. Pennhurst's currently in the planning stages of redeveloping into a corporate center, which will thankfully preserve most of the original buildings. I doubt this is included in those, as it is a little ways away from the rest of the buildings. I think this building served as the substation and control room. Inside, there wasn't too much to see. All the old electrical boxes had been stripped out by looters. Despite being abandoned for nearly 30 years, it's still actually in pretty good shape. It's funny since I'v...