Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, located in West Virginia, is a historic psychiatric hospital built between 1858 and 1881. It was designed to provide long-term care for mental health patients and features impressive architecture with large, ornate stonework. Over time, it faced overcrowding and changes in mental health treatment, leading to its closure in the 1990s. Today, it’s a popular historic site and tourist destination, offering guided tours that explore its history, architecture, and stories of those who lived and worked there. The asylum reflects evolving approaches to mental healthcare and the importance of preserving history.