Trans-Allegheny
Lunatic Asylum

Delve into dark history

The incredibly beautiful Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was a Kirkbride psychiatric hospital that operated from 1864 until 1994. This 160 year old asylum holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold robbery, the “curative” effects of architecture, and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of the mentally ill.

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum has a dark history with some horrifying stories, as well as some decent myths and folklore. Some of the building has been refurbished to its original glory, while other parts remain in disrepair.

Ghosts tours of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum regularly operate, and take visitors into its eerie depths, along vacant corridors and crumbling wards. They also host paranormal tours, and regularly make contact with resident spirits. You can also do an overnight ghost hunt here. You can visit their website here.